The Board granted an initial rating of 60 percent for both the neurogenic bowel and the neurogenic bladder, resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

The deciding factor: The evidence demonstrated that the Veteran's symptoms more closely approximated a 60 percent rating under the applicable diagnostic codes, as he experienced extensive leakage and fairly frequent involuntary bowel movements or required the use of an appliance for his neurogenic bladder.

Claimed conditions

Neurogenic bowel, Neurogenic bladder

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

60%

Decision date

November 20, 2025

Citation

A25101091

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