The Veteran's claims for SMC, TDIU, and compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for a vision disability due to VA treatment were denied as the evidence did not show an additional disability resulting from VA care.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence showed that the Veteran’s eye disabilities continued following VA treatment without any indication of fault on the part of VA, and there was no additional disability related to the treatment provided.
- Claimed conditions
- permanent bedridden, in need of regular aid and attendance
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 11, 2020
- Citation
- 20010633
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance is remanded due to a duty to assist error. A VA examination is required to determine if the Veteran needs regular aid and attendance solely due to his service-connected disabilities.
- Granted
The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance due to his need for regular assistance with daily activities.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to a need for further examination regarding the Veteran's ability to use aid and attendance benefits.
- Granted
The Veteran's application for special monthly compensation (SMC) was filed on July 29, 2014. The conditions warranting SMC were already present at that time and resulted in a grant of SMC effective July 29, 2014.
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