The VA has granted the appellant nonservice-connected pension benefits based on a cardiovascular disorder. However, they have not determined whether he is in need of regular aid and attendance due to mental or physical incapacity as required for special monthly pension.
The deciding factor: The VA needs more information about the nature and level of care provided at the appellant's current residence in an assisted living facility to determine if he qualifies for special monthly pension based on the need for aid and attendance.
- Claimed conditions
- cardiovascular disorder
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 19, 2000
- Citation
- 0024915
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What this means for you
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