The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him in need of the regular aid and attendance of another person, resulting in a grant of special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran's service-connected conditions make it difficult for him to perform daily activities such as dressing, taking care of himself, cooking, and cleaning, requiring his wife's assistance.
- Claimed conditions
- thoracolumbar spine degenerative arthritis, intervertebral disc syndrome, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, degenerative disc disease, left lower extremity radiculopathy (sciatic nerve), right lower extremity radiculopathy (sciatic nerve), left lower extremity radiculopathy (femoral nerve), right lower extremity radiculopathy (femoral nerve)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- December 12, 2023
- Citation
- A23035435
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What this means for you
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