The Veteran's claim for SMC based on need of regular aid and attendance is granted as of May 26, 2009. The Board found that the Veteran had a need for regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected end stage renal disease disability.
The deciding factor: The Veteran required dialysis treatment three times a week following his end stage renal disease disability, which resulted in symptoms of weakness, fatigue, dizziness, and unsteady gait. His family members provided assistance during these sessions.
- Claimed conditions
- end stage renal disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- June 4, 2019
- Citation
- 19142979
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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