The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance or being housebound.
The deciding factor: The veteran does not have a single disability rated at 100% and is not substantially confined to his dwelling due to his service-connected conditions, nor does he require regular aid and assistance from another person as defined by VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- arterial peripheral vascular disease of the left lower extremity, arterial peripheral vascular disease of the right lower extremity, trichophytosis (dermatophytosis capitus and pedis), residuals of a cold weather injury to the left foot, residuals of a cold weather injury to the right foot, pansinusitis with allergic rhinitis, gastritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- June 7, 2005
- Citation
- 0515359
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to unclear evidence regarding the diagnosis of gastritis and its relation to service. The Veteran needs to provide records, and a VA examiner will review his medical history and determine if gastritis is related to his military service or any other conditions.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has found that remand is needed for the Veteran's claims due to duty to assist errors, including clarification of periods of service and obtaining relevant records. The Veteran will be afforded new medical examinations for each claimed disability.
- Granted
The Veteran's gastritis and esophageal stricture are granted as service-connected.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has granted service connection for cardiac autonomic neuropathy (CAN) and remanded the secondary service connection claims for GERD, hypertension, sleep apnea, gastritis, headaches, and fatigue as secondary to CAN.
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