The Board granted a 50 percent rating for pelvic floor dysfunction and remanded the claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for intervertebral disc syndrome with degenerative arthritis of the spine.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's pelvic floor dysfunction was found to have severe cardinal signs and symptoms, warranting a 50 percent rating. A new examination is needed for the back condition due to changes since the last evaluation.

Claimed conditions

pelvic floor dysfunction, intervertebral disc syndrome with degenerative arthritis of the spine

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

50%

Decision date

December 12, 2025

Citation

A25107618

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