The Veteran's service-connected duodenal ulcers and left kidney nephrectomy do not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance or being housebound.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not establish that the Veteran is in need of aid and attendance or substantially confined to his dwelling due to his service-connected disabilities alone.
- Claimed conditions
- duodenal ulcers, left kidney nephrectomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- February 2, 2012
- Citation
- 1203876
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Dismissed
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