The veteran's need for aid and attendance of another person was established as factually ascertainable from July 23, 1999. Effective date of special monthly pension based on the need for aid and attendance of another person is set at July 23, 1999.
The deciding factor: The veteran's HIV infection and its complications required continuous treatment and were worsening as of July 23, 1999, necessitating daily personal health care assistance from a skilled provider.
- Claimed conditions
- HIV infection, peripheral neuropathy, chronic renal insufficiency
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- September 24, 2001
- Citation
- 0123223
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