The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including major depression, left and right lower extremity compartment syndrome with peripheral neuropathy, lumbar degenerative joint disease with intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) involving both sciatic nerves, right and left heel retrocalcaneal bursitis, a right eyebrow scar, bilateral leg scars, and erectile dysfunction, are found to be of sufficient severity to require the need for assistance with his activities of daily living. The Board grants SMC based on the regular need for the aid and attendance of another person.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected back disability, bilateral lower extremity compartment syndrome, and bilateral heel bursitis are found to be of sufficient severity to require the need for assistance with his activities of daily living (including tending to hygiene and dressing/undressing).
- Claimed conditions
- major depression, left lower extremity compartment syndrome with peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity compartment syndrome with peripheral neuropathy, lumbar degenerative joint disease with intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) involving both sciatic nerves, right heel retrocalcaneal bursitis, left heel retrocalcaneal bursitis, a right eyebrow scar, bilateral leg scars, erectile dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- February 27, 2017
- Citation
- 1705811
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