The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not render him in need of regular aid and attendance, thus the claim for SMC based on a need for aid and attendance is denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran does not meet the requirements for SMC pursuant to 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r)(1) or (r)(2) as the preponderance of the evidence shows that he is not in need of regular aid and attendance.
- Claimed conditions
- loss of use of both lower extremities, bowel and bladder dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 11, 2021
- Citation
- 21028536
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded all issues except for the ones related to SMC, SAH, and earlier effective date for service connection. The Veteran is granted SMC under certain conditions, certificate of eligibility for SAH, and increased rate of SMC at a specific rate.
- Partly granted
The Board granted an effective date of January 21, 2022 for service connection for loss of use of both lower extremities and special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance with a higher level of care.
- Granted
The veteran's effective date for service connection of loss of use of both lower extremities was granted an earlier date of April 6, 2015. The Board found continuous pursuit of the claim since that date.
- Denied
The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for payment or reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses incurred on September 24, 2020, and October 8, 2020, by Flat River Family Dentistry due to lack of prior authorization from VA and the absence of a medical emergency requiring immediate treatment.
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