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 assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 29, 2000
- Citation
- 0017238
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What this means for you
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