The veteran's service-connected disabilities, including low back syndrome and bilateral knee disorders, have rendered him unable to walk without the aid of braces, canes, or a wheelchair. The claim for financial assistance in purchasing an automobile is granted, but the claim for specially adapted housing is denied.
The deciding factor: The veteran's service-connected conditions, combined with his unemployability due to PTSD, do not meet the criteria for specially adapted housing as defined by VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- low back syndrome, residuals of gunshot wound left forearm, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), degenerative joint disease right knee, degenerative joint disease left knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 80%
- Decision date
- January 27, 2003
- Citation
- 0301470
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