The veteran's claim for special monthly pension based on the need for aid and attendance of another person was denied as he is not in need of regular aid and assistance due to his disabilities.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the veteran could engage in most activities of daily living without assistance, despite having severe heart disorder which restricted his physical abilities.
- Claimed conditions
- left above-the-knee amputation, diabetes mellitus, peripheral vascular disease of the right lower extremity, cardiovascular disease (including coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, hypertension, cardiomyopathy), alcohol abuse, gastritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- September 8, 2005
- Citation
- 0524489
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- Denied
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
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