The Veteran's service-connected left lower extremity neuropathy and urinary retention have rendered him in need of regular aid and attendance, which is required for SMC at the (l) rate.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected conditions render him unable to perform activities that require personal assistance from others.
- Claimed conditions
- sciatic neuropathy of the left lower extremity, urinary retention
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- August 16, 2023
- Citation
- 23045429
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