The Board finds that the veteran's disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person or by reason of being housebound.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence does not support a finding that the veteran requires regular aid and assistance due to his disabilities, as he is able to care for himself and protect himself from daily hazards.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of a stroke, residuals of a fracture of the spine, residuals of a heart attack, organic brain syndrome, left shoulder and left elbow problems, cholecystectomy, appendectomy, burns of the left side of the face and hands
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 29, 2000
- Citation
- 0017238
This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Search VA.gov for the original decision (opens in a new tab) using citation 0017238.
What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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