The Veteran's claim for service connection for neurogenic bladder was denied in an August 2018 rating decision. The effective date of the grant of service connection was assigned as September 13, 2019, when overactive bladder was initially diagnosed. The Board found that no earlier effective date is warranted.
The deciding factor: The earliest effective date for service connection (September 13, 2019) has been assigned under VA regulations, and no earlier effective date is assignable as the date entitlement arose (when overactive bladder was initially diagnosed).
- Claimed conditions
- Neurogenic bladder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 5, 2024
- Citation
- A24043609
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- Granted
The Veteran's neurogenic bladder condition is related to her service-connected back condition (lumbar sprain with thoracic spondylosis and scoliosis). Entitlement to service connection for neurogenic bladder, secondary to service-connected lumbar sprain with thoracic spondylosis and scoliosis, has been granted.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him so helpless as to be in need of regular aid and attendance, which was granted for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance.
- Granted
The Board has granted a 30 percent rating for irritable bowel syndrome, effective March 9, 2020. The Veteran's neurogenic bladder remains rated at 10 percent.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities require the aid and attendance of another person, warranting special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance.
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