The Veteran's SMC (r)(2) benefits for need of aid and attendance are granted, effective March 31, 2015. The RO failed to apply the correct rate due to a LCR error in applying asbestosis and coronary artery disease.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the Veteran's service-connected disabilities and their impact on his need for aid and attendance, with an oversight in applying the proper SMC rates.
- Claimed conditions
- macular degeneration, coronary artery disease with congestive heart failure, asbestosis, lumbosacral strain with degenerative disc disease, Parkinson's Disease, internal derangement, bilateral lower extremities, radiculopathy of the bilateral lower extremities (sciatic nerves), radiculopathy of the bilateral lower extremities (femoral nerves), diabetes mellitus, varicose veins, bilateral, hiatal hernia with liver cirrhosis, dermatitis with vitiligo, erectile dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- December 7, 2021
- Citation
- A21019424
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