The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, particularly his right below-the-knee amputation and diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities, render him so helpless as to be in need of regular aid and attendance.
The deciding factor: Medical evidence shows that the Veteran is unable to perform activities of daily living without assistance due to his service-connected disabilities, including a below-the-knee amputation and diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
- Claimed conditions
- Right below-the-knee amputation (BKA), Diabetes mellitus, Diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities, Amputation of the second and third toes of the left foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- November 21, 2019
- Citation
- A19003029
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- Denied
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- Dismissed
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- Denied
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