The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, right ankle arthritis with ligament reconstruction, peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities, and a right ankle scar, rendered him unable to dress or undress himself, attend to his personal hygiene, manage his finances or medications, walk, relieve himself without assistance, and protect from hazards. The Board finds that SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance is warranted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including diabetes mellitus and its associated manifestations, deteriorated to the point of requiring assistance for all activities of daily living.
- Claimed conditions
- posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), diabetes mellitus, hypertension, right ankle arthritis with ligament reconstruction, peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities, a right ankle scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- March 6, 2018
- Citation
- 1814233
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What this means for you
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