The veteran's claim for special monthly pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance is denied as he is not legally blind or bedridden, nor does he have any other condition that requires him to be in need of regular aid and attendance.
The deciding factor: The veteran was found capable of performing all functions pertaining to self-care, including dressing himself, feeding himself, and attending to the wants of nature. He also has no documented injuries or conditions requiring assistance with daily activities.
- Claimed conditions
- diabetes mellitus, status post amputation, right foot to bases of metatarsals, degenerative osteoarthritis of the knees, hypertension, diabetic neuropathy of the right leg
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 31, 2006
- Citation
- 0633683
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What this means for you
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