The Board has granted service connection for bowel impairment associated with CVA and voiding dysfunction associated with CVA, along with special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance. The grant of service connection for hypertension is denied.
The deciding factor: The May 2022 Rating Decision granted service connection for bowel impairment associated with CVA and voiding dysfunction associated with CVA as part of a supplemental claim submitted after the initial decision on an earlier claim, warranting direct payment of attorney fees from past-due benefits resulting from these grants.
- Claimed conditions
- bowel impairment associated with CVA, voiding dysfunction associated with CVA
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- February 2, 2026
- Citation
- A26009553
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