The Board finds that the appellant is not in need of regular aid and attendance due to his disabilities, as he can care for himself without assistance. Therefore, his claim for special monthly pension based on the need for aid and attendance of another person is denied.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence does not show that the appellant requires help with daily activities or protection from hazards due to his conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral varicose veins, inactive pulmonary tuberculosis, frozen feet, hypertensive cardiovascular disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 16, 2000
- Citation
- 0015959
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