The Veteran's service-connected disabilities resulted in the need for regular aid and attendance due to his coronary artery disease, which caused him to be helpless and require assistance with daily activities. The Board found that he met the criteria for SMC based on the need for aid and attendance.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's coronary artery disease necessitated the need for regular aid and attendance as it resulted in helplessness due to physical disabilities including dyspnea, which required care or assistance on a regular basis to protect him from hazards or dangers incident to his daily environment.
- Claimed conditions
- coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus, peripheral vascular disease of the left lower extremity, peripheral vascular disease of the left upper extremity, peripheral vascular disease of the right upper extremity, peripheral vascular disease of the right lower extremity, impotency
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- June 23, 2022
- Citation
- 22036208
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