The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance of another person or on being housebound is denied as he does not meet the criteria due to his service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the Veteran needed regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and diabetes mellitus.
- Claimed conditions
- PTSD, diabetes mellitus, bilateral upper and lower extremity diabetic peripheral neuropathy, erectile dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- January 17, 2020
- Citation
- 20004276
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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