The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, particularly his right below-the-knee amputation and diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the left foot, render him in need of regular aid and attendance due to his physical limitations.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran is unable to perform daily activities without assistance due to his service-connected conditions and non-service-connected dementia.
- Claimed conditions
- Right below-the-knee amputation, Diabetes mellitus with cataracts (due to Agent Orange exposure), 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
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- November 21, 2019
- Citation
- A19003029
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