The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including bilateral knee conditions and major depressive disorder, result in the loss of use of both lower extremities such that locomotion is precluded without the aid of a cane or braces. As a result, the Veteran qualifies for financial assistance in acquiring specially adapted housing.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected disabilities meet the criteria for specially adapted housing due to his inability to ambulate without the use of a cane or braces.
- Claimed conditions
- major depressive disorder, anterior cruciate ligament tear, left knee, anterior cruciate ligament laxity right knee, left knee degenerative joint disease, right knee degenerative joint disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- September 4, 2024
- Citation
- A24052470
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What this means for you
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- Denied
The Veteran's claim for specially-adapted housing assistance and a special home adaptation grant was denied because he does not meet the criteria for either benefit based on his service-connected disabilities.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and major depressive disorder, is being remanded due to the need for additional development regarding his alleged stressors.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder and major depressive disorder has been dismissed as the appellant requested withdrawal of the appeal.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a VA examination to assess the severity of his left knee disability, including without considering the ameliorative effects of medication.
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