The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his psychiatric conditions and orthopedic issues, have resulted in the need for regular aid and attendance. The Board has determined that he requires this assistance due to his service-connected conditions.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected mental health condition (major depressive disorder, PTSD, schizoaffective disorder) and orthopedic disabilities (right and left rotator cuff tendonitis, left musculocutaneous nerve damage with sensory loss, etc.) have necessitated the need for regular aid and attendance.
- Claimed conditions
- Major depressive disorder, Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Schizoaffective disorder, Chronic headache disorder, Low back disorder, Right rotator cuff tendonitis, Left rotator cuff tendonitis, Status post right thumb injury, Chronic bronchitis, Left musculocutaneous nerve damage with sensory loss, Residuals of a left ankle sprain, Post-operative left shoulder scar, Hypertension, Scars of the right lower leg, Status post scars of the right shoulder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- October 30, 2017
- Citation
- 1748834
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What this means for you
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