The Veteran's service-connected depressive disorder with anxiety disorder and lumbar spondylosis and degenerative disc disease rendered him in need of regular aid and attendance, warranting SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran required assistance from his wife to perform activities of daily living due to his service-connected disabilities, including chronic pain and mental symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- Depressive disorder with anxiety disorder, Lumbar spondylosis and degenerative disc disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- June 29, 2016
- Citation
- 1626142
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