The Veteran's service-connected bronchial asthma does not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance or housebound status.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran is not in need of regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected bronchial asthma, as he can perform most activities of daily living with assistance from his family member. His mental condition renders him unable to perform these tasks independently.
- Claimed conditions
- Bronchial asthma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- January 19, 2018
- Citation
- 1803649
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Denied
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- Granted
The Veteran's bronchial asthma is rated at a 30 percent evaluation, effective August 3, 2023.
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