The Veteran's claim for service connection for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, evaluated at a 100 percent rating since February 28, 2017, and his eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) are granted effective from February 28, 2017. The Veteran also received SMC based on housebound status as of April 13, 2021.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and other disabilities meet the criteria for a 100 percent rating since February 28, 2017, qualifying him for SMC based on housebound status effective from April 13, 2021.
- Claimed conditions
- Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Pulmonary Hypertension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- August 20, 2024
- Citation
- A24048063
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- Granted
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