To file for Bladder Conditions, we will need you to complete a statement describing how you believe this condition was caused by your time in the service and how it affects you to this day. How do you believe your Bladder Conditions were caused by your time in service? Please use the prompts below to best determine how you believe your Bladder Conditions are service-connected, then fill out the appropriate statement form. If you believe your condition was caused by multiple factors below, please select the factor that outweighs the rest, and then be sure to mention all applicable service-connected reasoning within your statement.

Toxic Exposure - Certain occupational exposures or deployment conditions may involve contact with substances that can irritate or damage the bladder, such as industrial chemicals, fuels, solvents, or contaminated water sources. Prolonged or repeated exposure to such hazards can contribute to the development of bladder conditions. If you believe your ****Bladder Conditions were caused by toxic exposure, please click this link to complete your statement. https://www.cognitoforms.com/OperationStandDownRI/presumptions

Direct & Chronicity - Service members may be exposed to physical trauma or injuries during combat operations, training exercises, or accidents. Severe trauma, such as blast injuries or pelvic fractures, can directly damage the bladder or its surrounding structures, leading to bladder conditions such as bladder rupture, incontinence, or bladder dysfunction. If you believe your ****Bladder Conditions were caused by a direct injury or wear and tear over time, please click this link to complete your statement. ****https://www.cognitoforms.com/OperationStandDownRI/directchronicity

****Secondary to other Service-Connected conditions - Military service can be associated with high levels of stress, which can impact various aspects of health, including bladder function. Chronic stress and psychological factors, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or anxiety disorders, can contribute to the development or exacerbation of bladder conditions, including overactive bladder or interstitial cystitis. If you believe your ****Bladder Conditions were caused by a condition that is already service-connected, please click this link to complete your statement. ****https://www.cognitoforms.com/OperationStandDownRI/secondaryserviceconnection