The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to care for his daily needs without requiring the regular aid and attendance of another person, warranting SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected rectal prolapse, hemorrhoidectomy, anemia, and iron deficiency have worsened his neurogenic bowel and muscle loss, necessitating the aid and attendance of another person to attend to his daily needs.
- Claimed conditions
- rectal prolapse, hemorrhoidectomy, anemia and iron deficiency
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- March 15, 2011
- Citation
- 1110377
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