The Board has determined that the Veteran does not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance or housebound status due to his service-connected disabilities, as he is not bedridden or in need of regular aid and assistance.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that while the Veteran has significant functional impairments from his service-connected conditions, including depression and skin condition, he does not require regular aid and assistance on a daily basis for activities of daily living or to protect himself from hazards. The Board found no evidence of permanent bedridden status or substantial confinement to his immediate premises.
- Claimed conditions
- Dysthymic Disorder, Osteoarthritis, Neuropathy, Degenerative Disc Disease with Stenosis, PUD (Peptic Ulcer Disease), Right Shoulder Problems, Stroke
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 22, 2019
- Citation
- 19113074
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Decisions by this judge: 2,421 · Granted: 29% (granted or partly granted, in the indexed decisions on this site)
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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