The veteran's service-connected multiple sclerosis and related conditions require the care or assistance of another on a regular basis, meeting the criteria for special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance.
The deciding factor: The veteran's impairment from service-connected multiple sclerosis requires the care or assistance of another on a regular basis, as evidenced by her inability to dress herself and protect herself from daily hazards without assistance.
- Claimed conditions
- Multiple sclerosis, loss of bowel control associated with multiple sclerosis, weakness of the right lower extremity with loss of use of foot, weakness of left lower extremity, weakness of the right upper extremity, weakness of the left upper extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- August 23, 2007
- Citation
- 0726436
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What this means for you
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