The July 2, 1985 rating decision did not consider SMC based on need for regular A&A of another person or housebound status because the veteran was already receiving a 100% disability rating for depressive neurosis. The evidence does not indicate that the spouse intended to claim these benefits.
The deciding factor: The July 2, 1985 rating decision did not consider SMC based on need for regular A&A of another person or housebound status because the veteran was already receiving a 100% disability rating for depressive neurosis and there is no indication that the spouse intended to claim these benefits.
- Claimed conditions
- depressive neurosis, low back strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 24, 2008
- Citation
- 0836712
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