The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected disabilities, including impairment of rectal and anal sphincter control, adenocarcinoma of the prostate, otitis externa, functional gastrointestinal disease, impotency, allergic rhinitis, and sinusitis, meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on need for regular aid and attendance.
The deciding factor: The veteran's service-connected disabilities result in a combined rating of 80 percent, with impairment of rectal and anal sphincter control rated at 60 percent. The medical evidence indicates that his combination of conditions necessitates the daily personal health care services of a skilled provider, without which he would require hospital, nursing home, or other institutional care.
- Claimed conditions
- Impairment of rectal and anal sphincter control, Adenocarcinoma of the prostate, Otitis externa, Functional gastrointestinal disease, Impotency, Allergic rhinitis, Sinusitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- December 31, 2003
- Citation
- 0336711
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What this means for you
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