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.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's neurogenic bladder condition is related to her service-connected back condition (lumbar sprain with thoracic spondylosis and scoliosis).
- Claimed conditions
- Neurogenic bladder
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 11, 2026
- Citation
- A26021939
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- 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.
- Granted
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.
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