The veteran's multiple disabilities, including end stage macular degeneration and lumbosacral degenerative disc disease, do not meet the criteria for special monthly pension based on need for regular aid and attendance or being housebound.
The deciding factor: The clinical evidence does not show that the veteran is blind or nearly so blind as defined by VA regulations, nor does it indicate a factual need for aid and attendance due to his disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Atrophy and shortening of the left lower extremity, End stage macular degeneration, Depressive neurosis, Lumbosacral degenerative disc disease, Degenerative joint disease of the knees
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 90%
- Decision date
- December 6, 2006
- Citation
- 0637902
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What this means for you
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