The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him in need of regular aid and attendance, warranting special monthly compensation at the aid and attendance rate.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including Multiple Sclerosis, Mood Disorder, Depression, Dementia associated with Multiple Sclerosis, Optic Neuritis of the right eye, and Seizure Disorder associated with Multiple Sclerosis, render him helpless as he needs regular aid and assistance due to his cognitive impairments and physical disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Multiple Sclerosis, Mood Disorder, Depression, Dementia associated with Multiple Sclerosis, Optic Neuritis of the right eye, Seizure Disorder associated with Multiple Sclerosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- November 9, 2015
- Citation
- 1547266
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Anxiety, and Depression as these conditions are found to be related to the Veteran's active military service.
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