The Veteran's claim for special monthly pension (SMP) based on the need for regular aid and attendance or by reason of being housebound was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support his claims, as he does not require regular aid and assistance nor is he considered permanently housebound.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not establish a factual need for aid and attendance under 38 C.F.R. § 3.352(a) or demonstrate permanent housebound status based on the criteria in 38 C.F.R. § 3.351(d)(2).
- Claimed conditions
- prostate cancer, myasthenia gravis, spinal stenosis with chronic low back pain, cataract with nystagmus, hypertension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 2, 2018
- Citation
- 18140075
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What this means for you
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