The Veteran's service-connected heart condition effectively prevents him from ambulating without the aid of a wheelchair, which constitutes loss of use of both feet. Therefore, he is entitled to financial assistance in purchasing an automobile or adaptive equipment.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's severe cardiovascular disability limits his ability to walk, necessitating the use of a motorized scooter or wheelchair.
- Claimed conditions
- atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease post-coronary artery bypass graft with angina and carotid stenosis, thrombophlebitis, left leg, anxiety with depression, bilateral hearing loss, hypertension associated with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, external hemorrhoidal tags, appendectomy scar, mild seborrheic dermatitis of the face and chest, headaches
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- February 16, 2010
- Citation
- 1005723
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for service connection of bilateral hearing loss and a ruptured right ear drum was dismissed due to the death of the Veteran.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's headaches are at least as likely as not caused by his service-connected traumatic brain injury, and thus grants service connection for this condition.
- Denied
The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral hearing loss was noted upon entry into active duty service and did not increase in severity during service. Therefore, it denied his claim for service connection.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral hearing loss, migraine headaches, and PTSD due to additional development of records and examination.
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