The veteran is in need of the regular aid and attendance of another person due to his left lower extremity weakness resulting from cervical and lumbosacral spine surgery. He qualifies for special monthly pension at the rate provided by 38 U.S.C.A. § 1521(d).
The deciding factor: The veteran requires assistance with bathing, which is one of the conditions set forth in the regulation for need of regular aid and attendance.
- Claimed conditions
- Left lower extremity weakness, Cervical and lumbosacral spine surgery
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 18, 2001
- Citation
- 0101314
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Related decisions
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and SMC were denied. The rating in excess of 40 percent for right lower extremity weakness is denied.,The Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 30 percent for left lower extremity weakness was also denied, as the disability does not meet the criteria for complete paralysis of the external popliteal nerve.
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