The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to provide for his own daily self-care or unable to protect himself from the hazards or dangers incident to his daily environment, and thus he does not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance.
The deciding factor: The veteran's severe shortness of breath is not related to any service-connected disability, and his service-connected disabilities alone do not render him helpless or so nearly helpless as to require regular aid and assistance from another person.
- Claimed conditions
- shell fragment wound of the right calf, superficial peroneal and saphenus nerve paralysis, scar and scar contractions of the right ring finger, partial paralysis of the right ulnar nerve, postoperative thrombophlebitis of the right leg
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- April 26, 2000
- Citation
- 0011000
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- Dismissed
The Veteran has withdrawn his appeals for the claims of bilateral hearing loss, residuals of shell fragment wound with scarring and damage to Muscle Groups VI and VII of the right arm, residuals of fracture of right ulna with arthritis, and partial paralysis of the right ulnar nerve. The Board therefore dismisses these issues.
- Dismissed
The veteran withdrew her appeal for increased ratings of partial paralysis of the right ulnar nerve and neuralgia of the left radicular before a decision was made by the Board.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional medical examinations and development of records. The veteran's claim for an increased rating for postoperative varicose veins and thrombophlebitis of the right leg is pending.
- Remanded (sent back)
The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for a personal hearing before a member of the Board.
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