The Veteran's neurogenic bladder was granted a 20 percent rating prior to August 21, 2012 and a 60 percent rating from August 21, 2012 to October 17, 2019. From October 17, 2019, the Veteran's neurogenic bladder was denied any higher ratings.,The Veteran's sciatic nerve neuropathy of both lower extremities were granted initial ratings of 40 percent each.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected conditions were rated based on their impact on daily life and employment. The Board found that the Veteran's neurogenic bladder required absorbent materials changed less than twice per day prior to August 21, 2012, warranting a 20 percent rating. From August 21, 2012 to October 17, 2019, he needed to change absorbent materials more than four times per day, qualifying for a 60 percent rating. After October 17, 2019, the condition did not cause renal dysfunction and thus could not warrant an increased rating. The sciatic nerve neuropathy was rated based on its impact on motor function.
- Claimed conditions
- Neurogenic Bladder, Sciatic nerve neuropathy (left lower extremity), Sciatic nerve neuropathy (right lower extremity)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- December 29, 2021
- Citation
- 21077352
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