The Veteran's claim for special monthly pension based on the need of regular aid and attendance or being housebound due to disabilities was denied as there was no evidence that he required such assistance.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not establish that the Veteran was bedridden, unable to dress or undress himself, keep himself ordinarily clean and presentable, feed himself, attend to the wants of nature, or protect himself from the dangers incident to his daily environment. He could still perform these activities without assistance.
- Claimed conditions
- Malunion fracture, right lower leg, status post external fixation device, Bipolar disorder, Polysubstance abuse
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 13, 2009
- Citation
- 0909476
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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