The Board denied the Veteran's claims for special monthly pension based on housebound status and need for aid and attendance due to lack of evidence showing he is unable to perform daily activities or requires regular assistance from another person.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not show that the Veteran was housebound or required regular aid and attendance, as he could still perform most daily activities with some limitations.
- Claimed conditions
- Osteoarthritis, Low back pain, Knee joint limitations
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 24, 2019
- Citation
- 19180742
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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