The VA denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluation of left leg neuropathy and special monthly compensation based on need for regular aid and attendance. The veteran's service-connected conditions do not meet the criteria for these benefits.
The deciding factor: The veteran's service-connected conditions, including left leg neuropathy, rheumatic fever, and valvulitis, do not result in anatomical loss of extremities or render him bedridden or in need of regular aid and attendance.
- Claimed conditions
- left leg neuropathy, rheumatic fever, residuals of rheumatic heart disease, aortic and mitral valvulitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- January 14, 2003
- Citation
- 0300701
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