The Veteran's nonservice-connected conditions require the regular aid and attendance of another person, entitling him to special monthly pension at the aid and attendance rate.
The deciding factor: The Veteran requires assistance with daily activities such as dressing, bathing, and mobility due to his nonservice-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Nonservice-connected disabilities
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- April 8, 2020
- Citation
- 20024219
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What this means for you
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