The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on loss of use of the right foot. The issue remains inapplicable as it does not involve service connection.
The deciding factor: The claim was denied because it did not involve a service connection matter, but rather an SMC determination.
- Claimed conditions
- loss of use of the right foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 1, 2013
- Citation
- 1314392
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a rating in excess of 40 percent for his right foot disability and for TDIU prior to June 30, 2008 due to newly submitted service department records that provide more detailed information about his in-service injuries.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for SMC based on aid & attendance or housebound status is remanded due to outstanding private treatment records. The issue is inextricably intertwined with the other SMC claim and service connection claims.
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