The veteran was granted a separate rating for urinary incontinence and frequency associated with their service-connected lumbar spine disability. However, the request for a higher rating for the lumbar spine injury was denied.

The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's urinary incontinence and frequency is associated with his lumbar spine disability, warranting a separate rating; however, the evidence did not support a higher rating for the lumbar spine injury.

Claimed conditions

lumbar spine disability, urinary incontinence and frequency

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 15, 2025

Citation

25000581

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