The Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities with bilateral Charcot deformities and degenerative joint disease of the ankles and feet result in the need for regular aid and attendance of another person, allowing him to be granted special monthly compensation based on this need.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities with bilateral Charcot deformities and degenerative joint disease of the ankles and feet cause him to be in need of regular aid and attendance due to his inability to walk, perform activities of daily living, and require assistance for hygiene needs.
- Claimed conditions
- nephropathy, diabetes mellitus type II, peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity with right foot Charcot deformity and degenerative joint disease of the ankle and foot, peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity with left foot Charcot deformity and degenerative joint disease of the ankle and foot, major depressive disorder, gastroparesis, hypertension, coronary artery disease with myocardial infarction
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- December 19, 2013
- Citation
- 1342030
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