The Veteran's claim for special monthly pension based on the need for aid and attendance or being housebound is denied as he does not meet the criteria for either condition.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's disabilities are rated under a direct service connection theory, but do not meet the specific requirements for needing regular aid and attendance or being housebound.
- Claimed conditions
- cervical spine arthritis, spondylolisthesis of L5 to S1 with spondylosis deformans, hemorrhoids and colonic polyp, hypertension, degenerative arthritis of the left knee, degenerative arthritis of the right knee, myringitis of both ears with Eustachian tube dysfunction, varicose veins of both legs, left inguinal hernia, microscopic hematuria, benign prostatic hypertrophy, fistula of the left ear, scar of the thoracolumbar area, impaired vision, hearing loss
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 24, 2011
- Citation
- 1131114
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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