The Board denied the veteran's claim for special monthly pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance or being housebound, finding that he does not meet the criteria due to his ability to perform daily activities and manage finances.
The deciding factor: The veteran was found not to be substantially confined to his dwelling or immediate premises, nor did he require regular aid or assistance as defined by VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- athlete's feet, congenital malformation of the feet, schizoid personality with depressive features, coronary artery disease, dementia due to diabetes mellitus, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lumbosacral strain, depression
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 2, 2001
- Citation
- 0109734
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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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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining in-service psychiatric treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any acquired psychiatric disorder.
- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's depression was rated at 50 percent prior to September 27, 2017. From September 27, 2017, the rating for depression increased to 70 percent.
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