The Board granted service connection for a neurological disorder causing fecal and urinary incontinence, finding it more likely than not due to undiagnosed illness or medically unexplained chronic multi-symptom illness. The TDIU issue was dismissed.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner concluded the Veteran's conditions are representative of an undiagnosed illness or a medically unexplained chronic multi-symptom illness, which is compensable under VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- Neurogenic Bladder, Impairment of Sphincter Control
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 1, 2022
- Citation
- 22019571
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- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) and special monthly compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(s).
- Partly granted
The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for service-connected irritable bowel syndrome but granted service connection for impairment of sphincter control as secondary to the service-connected irritable bowel syndrome.
- Granted
The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of neurogenic bladder is granted, effective July 16, 2020.,The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his neurogenic bladder condition is denied. The current rating of 60 percent is maintained.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected conditions did not result in the need for regular aid and attendance or permanent bedridden status at any time during the appeal period.
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