The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hepatitis C, finding that no new and material evidence had been received. The issue of special monthly pension based on need for regular aid and attendance was also addressed but the Veteran did not meet the criteria as he required assistance with daily activities due to his physical conditions but was not bedridden or hospitalized.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's physical condition, including his left above-the-knee amputation, lumbosacral strain, left shoulder pain, and burns, rendered him unable to perform self-care without significant assistance, but he did not meet the criteria for being permanently bedridden or hospitalized.
- Claimed conditions
- hepatitis C, above the knee amputation (left leg), lumbosacral strain, left shoulder pain, 3rd and 2nd degree burns, cervical strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 20, 2012
- Citation
- 1210357
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- Dismissed
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