The veteran's disabilities, including coronary artery disease rated at 100%, do not meet the criteria for special monthly pension by reason of need for regular aid and attendance or being housebound due to having other disabilities independently ratable at 60% or more.
The deciding factor: The veteran has a single disability rated 100% (coronary artery disease) but does not have additional disabilities independently ratable at 60% or more, separate and distinct from the disability rated as 100%. The combined rating of his other disabilities is 40%, which does not meet the requirement for housebound status.
- Claimed conditions
- Coronary artery disease, Degenerative joint disease of the dorsal and lumbar spine, Peripheral vascular insufficiency of the right lower extremity, Peripheral vascular insufficiency of the left lower extremity, Diabetes mellitus, Cataracts, Right hip disability, Left hip disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- July 30, 2003
- Citation
- 0318219
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