The Veteran's claim for a separate rating for urinary incontinence as a neurological manifestation of his service-connected lumbosacral strain has been denied. The Board found that the medical evidence does not support a finding that the urinary incontinence is related to his back disability. For the TDIU claim, the Veteran meets the schedular criteria but fails to provide sufficient evidence regarding the economic component as detailed by VA regulations.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not support a finding of a direct relationship between the Veteran's service-connected lumbosacral strain and his urinary incontinence. The Board found that the Veteran failed to meet the economic component required for TDIU, as he did not provide sufficient evidence regarding his ability to secure and follow substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Lumbosacral Strain, Major Depressive Disorder, Right Shoulder Condition (Recurrent Shoulder Injury), Left Shoulder Wide Acromioclavicular Joint with Degenerative Arthritis, Right Ankle Strain, Left Ankle Strain with Osteochondral Defect, Talar Dome, Scar (Post-Surgical), Migraine Headaches, Erectile Dysfunction (Secondary to Lumbosacral Strain)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 28, 2022
- Citation
- 22060659
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