The veteran is eligible for special monthly pension based on being housebound due to his age and two disabilities rated at 60 percent disabling. He does not meet the criteria for aid and attendance.
The deciding factor: The veteran has two disabilities each rated at 60% disabling, meeting the requirement of having additional disability or disabilities independently ratable at 60% or more.
- Claimed conditions
- Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, Vision impairment
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- December 2, 2008
- Citation
- 0841366
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