The veteran's schizophrenia, rated as 100% disabling since May 31, 1993, does not restrict him to his dwelling or immediate premises. Therefore, he is not entitled to special monthly compensation based on being housebound.
The deciding factor: The veteran's service-connected schizophrenia alone does not substantially confine him to his dwelling or immediate premises as required for housebound status.
- Claimed conditions
- schizophrenia, panic disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 29, 2001
- Citation
- 0125472
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