The Board has determined that the appellant was in need of aid and attendance prior to her March 27, 2008 claim for benefits. As such, an effective date of March 27, 2008 is granted.
The deciding factor: The evidence demonstrated that the appellant required regular aid and attendance due to multiple disabilities including right patellar fracture, COPD, osteoporosis, degenerative joint disease, post-surgery for ischemic bowel, post-resection of colon cancer, and asthma. The need for aid and attendance was established prior to her March 27, 2008 claim.
- Claimed conditions
- Right patellar fracture, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), Osteoporosis, Degenerative joint disease, Post-surgery for ischemic bowel, Post-resection of colon cancer, Asthma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- March 8, 2013
- Citation
- 1307773
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What this means for you
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