The Veteran's urinary incontinence is granted at a 40 percent evaluation, effective September 28, 2011. The issue of an increased evaluation for GERD and the issue of an evaluation in excess of 30 percent for uterine fibroids status post hysterectomy are denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's urinary incontinence is rated as 40 percent disabling since September 28, 2011 based on her need to change absorbent materials two to four times per day.
- Claimed conditions
- Gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD), Irritable bowel syndrome, Urinary incontinence
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- April 17, 2024
- Citation
- A24019308
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What this means for you
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- Granted
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- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for urinary incontinence and left ankle sprain, finding that the Veteran's current conditions are related to her military service.
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