The Veteran's neck disability is granted as secondary to his service-connected residuals of post-operative fusion, spondylolysis with spondylolisthesis, L5-S1, and intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS). The Veteran's bladder dysfunction is granted at a 40 percent rating prior to December 30, 2016. A total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is granted.
The deciding factor: The evidence supports the secondary service connection for neck disability and establishes that it is related to his service-connected residuals of post-operative fusion, spondylolysis with spondylolisthesis, L5-S1, and intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS). The Veteran's bladder dysfunction meets the criteria for a 40 percent rating based on urinary frequency.
- Claimed conditions
- erectile dysfunction, fibromyalgia, neck disability
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- January 18, 2023
- Citation
- 23003180
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