The Veteran's service-connected seizure disorder, right ankle disability, and psoriasis result in the need for regular aid and attendance of another to keep himself clean, attend to his needs, and protect him from daily hazards. The Board granted special monthly compensation effective September 12, 2017.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected conditions resulted in functional impairment requiring regular aid and attendance due to seizures, right ankle disability, and psoriasis.
- Claimed conditions
- seizure disorder, right ankle disability, psoriasis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- November 2, 2023
- Citation
- 23059373
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for multiple conditions, including bilateral hearing loss and various musculoskeletal issues, as well as an initial rating in excess of 0 percent for rhinitis. However, the Board granted a 70 percent rating for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for right ankle, left ankle, back disability, and other conditions as there is no evidence of a current disability related to the Veteran's military service.
- Partly granted
The Board granted an earlier effective date of October 1, 2021, for service connection for migraine headaches and seizure disorder but denied the same for PTSD with TBI.
- Denied
The Board denied an earlier effective date for service connection for psoriasis and a higher initial disability rating.
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