The veteran's claim for special monthly pension on account of the need for regular aid and attendance or housebound status was denied as there is no evidence that he requires regular aid and attendance due to his disabilities.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not show a factual need for aid and attendance, nor does it meet any other criteria for special monthly pension based on the veteran's disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Arthritis, Blood disorder, High blood pressure, Sleep impairment
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 28, 2008
- Citation
- 0810391
What this means for you
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