The Board has determined that the appellant is in need of regular aid and attendance due to her multiple medical conditions, which require assistance with daily activities. The claim for special monthly pension based on housebound status is denied as she already qualifies for aid and attendance.
The deciding factor: The appellant's medical conditions necessitate the need for regular aid and attendance, meeting the criteria set forth in VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- coronary artery disease with myocardial infarction, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, chronic insomnia, congestive heart failure, history of deep venous thrombosis with pulmonary emboli, decubitus ulcers in various locations, primarily the sacral area, erosive candidiasis in various areas, tremor, peptic ulcer disease, non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, multiple compression fractures of the spine with chronic back pain, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 8, 2000
- Citation
- 0012074
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