The veteran's combined disability rating is 60%, which does not meet the criteria for special monthly pension based on need for regular aid and attendance or being housebound.
The deciding factor: The veteran’s disabilities do not sufficiently incapacitate him to require regular assistance from another person, as evidenced by his ability to manage his daily environment and protect himself from hazards.
- Claimed conditions
- Herniated disc disease with left leg radiculopathy, Hypertension, Post concussive syndrome, psychophysiologically nervous system reaction, organic brain syndrome, Degenerative joint disease, Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Diverticulosis, Myofibrositis of the right rhomboid muscles, Retinitis, error refraction, Fracture of the left clavicle, Fracture of the mandible, Conjunctivitis hemorrhage, Nocturnal enuresis, Duodenal ulcer, Gastroenteritis, Hookworm infection, Status post transurethral resection of the prostate, benign prostatic hypertrophy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- July 18, 2001
- Citation
- 0118740
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