The Veteran's service-connected peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities with residuals of transischemic attack has rendered him so helpless as to be in need of regular aid and attendance, qualifying for specially adapted housing. However, his claim for a special home adaptation grant is denied as moot because he is already eligible for assistance in acquiring specially adapted housing.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected peripheral neuropathy with stroke residuals have left him scooter-bound, precluding walking without the use of assistive devices, even though he can occasionally move about unaided. This meets the criteria for loss of use of one lower extremity as defined by VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral upper and lower extremities with residuals of transischemic attack
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- November 23, 2018
- Citation
- 18152514
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