The Veteran's service-connected back conditions have resulted in the loss of use of both lower extremities, necessitating the regular and constant use of a cane for ambulation. The Board granted eligibility for specially adapted housing (SAH) based on this permanent and total disability.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected back conditions have led to the loss of use of both lower extremities, requiring him to rely on a cane for regular and constant locomotion.
- Claimed conditions
- degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, bilateral lower extremity sciatic nerve impairment, bilateral lower extremity femoral nerve impairment
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- November 23, 2022
- Citation
- A22023845
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