The veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to tend to the basic functions of self-care without regular assistance from another person, and he is granted special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance.
The deciding factor: The veteran's multiple service-connected conditions, including ischemic heart disease, amputation, post-traumatic stress disorder, herniated nucleus pulposus, right cerebral infarction, fracture of the right femur with nail fixation, and neuroma of the right femoral nerve, render him unable to perform activities of daily living without regular assistance.
- Claimed conditions
- Ischemic heart disease status post myocardial infarction, Coronary artery bypass graft times 2, Amputation of the right thigh, Post traumatic stress disorder, Herniated nucleus pulposus, Right cerebral infarction, Fracture of the right femur with nail fixation, Neuroma of the right femoral nerve
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- April 4, 2001
- Citation
- 0109953
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- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including post-traumatic stress disorder, Parkinson's disease, and diabetes mellitus type II, have rendered him in need of regular aid and attendance. The Board has granted special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance.
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