The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him unable to perform activities of daily living without the aid and attendance of another, nor are they so nearly helpless as to require regular aid and attendance on a regular basis. The Board finds that he is not in need of regular aid and attendance.
The deciding factor: The VA examination findings indicate that the Veteran can dress himself, feed himself through his PEG tube, groom himself, keep himself clean and presentable, and attend to his daily needs without assistance from another person.
- Claimed conditions
- squamous cell carcinoma of the hypopharynx, lumbar spine disability, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), noncompensable right fifth metacarpal disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 23, 2010
- Citation
- 1031604
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