The veteran's multiple disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person or as a result of being housebound.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not show that the veteran is in need of regular aid and attendance, nor is he confined to his home due to his disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Uncontrolled arterial hypertension, Bronchial asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Suspected early dementia, Anxiety and memory problems, Degenerative joint disease, Early senile cataracts with refractive error uncorrected
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 11, 2005
- Citation
- 0503738
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What this means for you
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