The Veteran's need for regular aid and attendance due to his disabilities, including hip replacements, venous lymphatic disease, and deep vein thrombosis, has been established. As a result, he is eligible for special monthly pension at the aid and attendance rate.
The deciding factor: The Veteran requires assistance with daily activities such as bathing and dressing due to his medical conditions and disabilities, meeting the criteria for regular aid and attendance.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative joint disease (hips), Venous lymphatic disease, Deep vein thrombosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 25, 2011
- Citation
- 1112120
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