The veteran's request for assistance from the Independent Living Services program was denied as it was determined that the achievement of a vocational goal is not currently feasible and the requested items are not necessary to assist him in functioning more independently.
The deciding factor: The panel found no unmet needs beyond obesity, which was being addressed through existing services. The veteran rejected additional therapy for his obesity issues and did not agree with the conclusion that independent living services were not needed.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 24, 2008
- Citation
- 0813462
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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