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 assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- April 2, 2001
- Citation
- 0109734
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What this means for you
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