The Veteran's neurogenic bowel and bladder dysfunction have been granted increased ratings, with the neurogenic bowel receiving a 30% rating since August 29, 2014, and the neurogenic bladder rated at 20% since March 2, 2016. SMC based on need for aid and attendance has also been granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms of severe constipation (30%) and urinary frequency with daytime voiding interval between 1-2 hours or awakening to void 3-4 times per night (20%) have been consistently documented in the medical records, warranting these ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Neurogenic Bowel, Neurogenic Bladder / Voiding Dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 7, 2023
- Citation
- 23037631
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What this means for you
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- Whole decision: Denied
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