The Veteran's SMC benefits have been granted at the (r)(1) rate due to his service-connected disabilities, and he is eligible for specially adapted housing. The claim for a special home adaptation grant has been dismissed as moot.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected disabilities collectively meet the criteria for SMC benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r)(1) due to his need for regular aid and attendance, and he is eligible for specially adapted housing based on his permanent and total disability affecting both lower extremities.
- Claimed conditions
- Ischemic heart disease, Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Right and left hand diabetic neuropathy, Degenerative disease of the lumbar spine, Diabetes mellitus, type II, Cervical disc degeneration, Right eye blindness, optic neuropathy, Right and left foot diabetic neuropathy, Multiple facial fractures, Right and left leg sciatic radiculopathy, Left arm/elbow fracture, Facial scarring, Facial muscle weakness, Loss of teeth, Tinnitus, Traumatic brain injury (TBI), Posttraumatic headaches
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- November 14, 2019
- Citation
- A19002711
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