The VA denied the veteran's claim for special monthly pension on account of the need for aid and attendance of another person or being permanently housebound due to his disabilities, including multiple lumbar diskectomies, reflex sympathetic dystrophy, varicose veins, migraine headaches, and occasional bowel and bladder incontinence. The evidence showed that he was able to attend to personal needs and perform light household chores with assistance.
The deciding factor: The veteran's conditions did not meet the criteria for aid and attendance or housebound status based on his ability to perform daily activities with some help.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of multiple lumbar diskectomies, reflex sympathetic dystrophy, varicose veins, migraine headaches, occasional bowel and bladder incontinence
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 15, 2000
- Citation
- 0012756
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What this means for you
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