The Veteran's physical impairment due to his nonservice-connected conditions requires care or assistance on a regular basis to protect himself from the hazards of daily environment, and the Board has determined that he meets the criteria for special monthly pension based on the need for aid and attendance.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's physical incapacity requiring care or assistance on a regular basis to protect him from dangers in his daily environment was established by multiple medical examinations and testimony indicating his need for assistance with activities of daily living, including medication management and personal hygiene.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic renal insufficiency, diabetes type 2, insulin dependent, obstructive sleep apnea, idiopathic cardiomyopathy, carpal tunnel syndrome, hypertension, congestive heart failure, COPD, degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, diabetic peripheral neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 5%
- Decision date
- June 30, 2014
- Citation
- 1429389
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What this means for you
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