The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have resulted in him needing regular aid and attendance due to his physical limitations caused by his orthopedic conditions.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his thoracolumbar spine, hips, knees, and right leg length discrepancy, have progressed to a point where he requires assistance with all activities of daily living.
- Claimed conditions
- orthopedic disabilities, including thoracolumbar spine, both hips, knees, knee length discrepancy (right leg)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- November 1, 2021
- Citation
- 21066437
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