The veteran's mental health conditions do not meet the criteria for special monthly pension by reason of needing regular aid and attendance or being housebound.
The deciding factor: The veteran does not have a single permanent disability rated at 100% disabling, nor is she permanently housebound. Her mental health conditions are stable with appropriate treatment, allowing her to manage daily activities without the need for regular aid and assistance.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-Traumatic Service Disorder (PTSD), Panic Disorder with Agoraphobia
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 27, 2006
- Citation
- 0618852
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What this means for you
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