The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have resulted in the need for regular aid and attendance of another person, as well as preventing him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation. The Board has granted special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance and a total disability rating due to individual unemployability.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have resulted in significant physical limitations that require assistance with daily activities, including dressing, bathing, grooming, and toileting, as well as protection from hazards. These conditions prevent the Veteran from engaging in substantial gainful employment.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic lumbosacral strain with osteoarthritis and intervertebral disc syndrome, sensory and motor deficit of the sciatic nerve of left lower extremity, sensory deficit of the femoral nerve of left lower extremity, sensory deficit of the right lower extremity, erectile dysfunction, migraine headaches
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 80%
- Decision date
- January 6, 2022
- Citation
- 22000679
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