The veteran's nonservice-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly pension based on need for regular aid and attendance or housebound status.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations indicate that the veteran is able to dress, undress himself, keep himself clean and presentable, and perform his daily needs with some limitations due to his medical conditions. He does not require regular aid and assistance from another person as required by the criteria for special monthly pension under 38 C.F.R. § 3.351.
- Claimed conditions
- End Stage Renal Disease (post kidney transplant), Hypertension, Dysthymic Disorder, Peripheral Vascular Disease (left lower extremity), Peripheral Vascular Disease (right lower extremity), Degenerative Joint Disease (arthritis)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- March 12, 2003
- Citation
- 0304456
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