The Veteran's need for regular aid and attendance due to severe lower extremities restrictions, nerve damage, and low back problems from a motor vehicle accident is granted beginning October 20, 2017. The claim was denied prior to this date.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows the Veteran required assistance with daily activities starting October 20, 2017, but not before that date.
- Claimed conditions
- Severe restrictions in lower extremities, Nerve damage, Low back problems due to shattered pelvis from motor vehicle accident
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 27, 2020
- Citation
- 20075741
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