The veteran's claim for specially adapted housing or a special home adaptation grant is denied because his back disability, which he claims is service-connected, falls under the provisions of 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 and not the provisions for specially adapted housing.
The deciding factor: The veteran's back disability resulted from VA hospitalization and medical treatment, making him eligible for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 but not for specially adapted housing benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 2101(a).
- Claimed conditions
- duodenal ulcer with a hiatal hernia, failed back syndrome, post-operative, herniated disc
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- January 29, 2001
- Citation
- 0102537
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What this means for you
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