The Veteran's multiple disabilities, including his vision disorders and other health conditions, have resulted in him needing regular aid and attendance from another person since September 8, 2016. His income does not exceed the maximum annual pension rate for nonservice-connected disability pension.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's need for regular aid and assistance due to multiple disabilities, including his vision disorders, has been established since September 8, 2016.
- Claimed conditions
- Glaucoma, Diabetic Retinopathy, Kidney Condition, Heart Condition, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Generalized Osteoarthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- November 14, 2017
- Citation
- 1752008
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What this means for you
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