The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected disabilities, including above-the-knee amputation of the left leg and related heart conditions, so affect his ability to walk without assistive devices as to qualify him for financial assistance in acquiring specially adapted housing.
The deciding factor: The veteran's service-connected disabilities, particularly his above-the-knee amputation and associated cardiovascular issues, significantly impair his mobility, necessitating regular use of a prosthesis and cane as a normal mode of locomotion.
- Claimed conditions
- above the knee amputation of the left leg, hypertensive heart disease with left ventricular hypertrophy, ruptured aortic aneurysm
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 80%
- Decision date
- November 4, 2002
- Citation
- 0215602
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What this means for you
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Related decisions
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- Denied
The Veteran's SMC based on housebound status is denied as he does not have a single service-connected disability rated at 100% or TDIU due to a single service-connected disability.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient opinions regarding the Veteran's hypertensive heart disease with left ventricular hypertrophy, which was not addressed in the previous VA examination.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for temporary total evaluations under 38 C.F.R. � 4.29 and 38 C.F.R. � 4.30 are denied as there is no evidence of hospitalization or surgery with convalescence due to a service-connected disability during the appeal period.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected above the knee amputation of the left leg requires regular aid and attendance for activities such as preparing meals, bathing, and attending to hygiene needs. The Board has granted SMC based on this need.
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