The Board has determined that the appellant needed assistance for dressing, bathing, cooking and other activities of daily living due to a left hip fracture and surgery. However, she was not permanently confined to her home or immediate premises by reason of disability.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the appellant required regular aid and attendance due to her left hip fracture and associated conditions but did not meet the criteria for permanent housebound status.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Hip Fracture, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Anesthetic-Induced Pancreatitis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Heart Problems, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- November 16, 2006
- Citation
- 0635643
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