The veteran's service-connected disabilities do not substantially confine him to his home as a direct result of these conditions, and he is therefore not entitled to special monthly compensation based on being housebound.
The deciding factor: The veteran requires oxygen 24/7 but can still travel short distances for medical appointments and with his wife. His service-connected disabilities do not substantially confine him to his home or immediate premises.
- Claimed conditions
- pleural thickening with emphysema, pleurisy, dyspnea, fungus infection of the feet, ID reaction to the hands
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- August 19, 2005
- Citation
- 0522770
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