The Veteran's service-connected conditions did not render him in need of regular aid and attendance or housebound status, thus his claim for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance/housebound status is denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not show that the Veteran required regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, as he was able to leave his home and perform tasks such as dressing and hygiene. His condition improved during remission periods following his leukemia diagnosis.
- Claimed conditions
- Acute myeloid leukemia, Spinal stenosis of the lumbar spine (secondary to degenerative disc disease), Lumbar radiculopathy of the left and right lower extremities, Right knee osteoarthritis, Ulcerative colitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 31, 2018
- Citation
- 18146561
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- Granted
The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for right knee instability is granted, with a 30 percent rating. The claims for increased ratings for right knee osteoarthritis (flexion) and left hip strain, osteoarthritis and bursitis based on painful motion are denied. The claim for an increased rating for right ankle osteoarthritis is also denied.
- Granted
The Veteran's acute myeloid leukemia is granted as service-connected for the purposes of accrued benefits, and his cause of death due to this condition is also granted.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's right knee condition is etiologically related to service and grants service connection for this disability.
- Granted
The Veteran's acute myeloid leukemia is granted as a result of herbicide exposure during his service in Vietnam.
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