The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him in need of regular aid and attendance, qualifying for special monthly compensation at the higher rate. He also qualifies for assistance in acquiring specially adapted housing due to his significant service-connected disability affecting both lower extremities.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s chronic low back pain and multiple service-connected disabilities affect his bilateral lower extremities, resulting in loss of use that meets eligibility criteria for specially adapted housing.
- Claimed conditions
- posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), degenerative joint disease, lumbar spine, chronic neck strain, diabetes mellitus, type II, degenerative joint disease, left hip, degenerative joint disease, right hip, degenerative joint disease, right knee, degenerative joint disease, left knee, degenerative joint disease, right ankle, degenerative joint disease, left ankle, bilateral hearing loss, r radiculitis, left lower extremity, r radiculitis, right lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- August 30, 2018
- Citation
- 18130853
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What this means for you
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