The veteran's claim for special monthly pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance or by reason of being housebound was denied as he does not meet the criteria for such benefits due to his non-service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The veteran has multiple non-service-connected disabilities that do not qualify him for special monthly pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance or by reason of being housebound.
- Claimed conditions
- low back disorder, high blood pressure, right bundle branch block, coronary artery disease, senile cataracts, right shoulder bursitis, left elbow status post fracture, history of bronchial asthma, varicose veins, right and left foot hallux valgus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 27, 2003
- Citation
- 0329152
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
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