The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected disabilities necessitate regular aid and attendance, qualifying him for special monthly compensation on account of need for aid and attendance. However, he does not meet the criteria for permanent housebound status.
The deciding factor: The veteran demonstrated an inability to protect himself from daily environmental hazards due to new onset dizzy spells associated with hypoglycemic episodes, which prevented him from performing self-care activities without assistance.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Peripheral Neuropathy (left lower extremity), Peripheral Neuropathy (right lower extremity)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- February 8, 2005
- Citation
- 0503146
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What this means for you
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