The Veteran's appeal of the increased rating for diabetes mellitus Type II has been withdrawn. The Board finds that he is entitled to SMC based on the need for aid and attendance (A&A) due to his service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The Veteran meets the criteria for SMC under subsection (l) of 38 U.S.C.A. § 1114, as he requires regular A&A due to his service-connected disabilities and inability to perform daily activities without assistance.
- Claimed conditions
- diabetes mellitus Type II, residuals of a stroke associated with diabetes mellitus Type II, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), diabetic nephropathy associated with diabetes mellitus Type II
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- November 8, 2011
- Citation
- 1141420
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What this means for you
A dismissal means the Board did not decide the issue on its merits — usually because it was withdrawn or had become moot. It says more about procedure than about whether a claim like this can win.
What you can do next
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