The veteran's claim for special monthly pension by reason of need for regular aid and attendance was denied as he does not meet the criteria for such benefits based on his inability to perform daily activities without assistance.
The deciding factor: The veteran is not bedridden, has no significant vision impairment, and can manage his own affairs with some limitations. The medical evidence does not support a need for regular aid and attendance.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of a right arm injury, right middle finger fracture, osteoarthritis, hypertension, schizophrenia, Type II diabetes mellitus, diabetic neuropathy, cholelithiasis, ischemic heart disease, anemia, renal insufficiency, hepatitis B, a stomach disorder, hearing loss
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 21, 2007
- Citation
- 0715053
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