The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his lumbar spine and peripheral nerve conditions, require the regular aid and attendance of another person due to their effects on his ability to perform daily functions.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected disabilities cause significant physical limitations that necessitate assistance with various personal care activities.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative disc disease and degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine status post surgical fusion L5-S1, Right upper extremity radiculopathy, Cervical disc disease with cervical stenosis, Left lower extremity radiculopathy of the sciatic nerve, Right lower extremity radiculopathy of the femoral nerve, Bilateral pes planus, Hiatal hernia with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Left calf scar, Residual scars of the back
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- July 26, 2023
- Citation
- 23040696
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What this means for you
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral pes planus is not service-connected due to a duty-to-assist error, and remands the case for further examination and opinion.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for SMC(o) was denied as he could not receive multiple awards of SMC(l). The right shoulder bicipital tendonitis rating was denied, and the TDIU claim was granted.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral pes planus preexisted service and was aggravated by service, warranting a grant of service connection.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board has granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.
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