The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his diabetes and kidney issues, required regular aid and attendance. The Board granted SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected conditions, particularly his diabetes and kidney issues, necessitated continuous assistance from his wife to perform daily activities.
- Claimed conditions
- glomerulonephritis, status post fusion of the left wrist, peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity, peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, type II diabetes melitis, peripheral vascular disease of the right lower extremity, peripheral vascular disease of the left lower extremity, hypertension, amputation of the left second, third, and fifth toes, diabetic retinopathy with macular edema, gouty arthritis, right shoulder bursitis, residuals of a cholecystectomy, erectile dysfunction, amputation of the right second toe
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- February 13, 2023
- Citation
- 23009128
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What this means for you
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