The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including diabetic Charcot right foot and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, led to the need for aid and attendance on July 31, 2015. The Board granted an effective date of July 31, 2015 for SMC based on aid and attendance.
The deciding factor: The worsening symptoms from service-connected conditions necessitated home care due to the Veteran's need for assistance with daily activities.
- Claimed conditions
- diabetic Charcot right foot, bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, diabetic eye condition, type 2 diabetes, bilateral upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, impotence, second toe left foot amputation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 11, 2024
- Citation
- A24054910
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The Veteran's TDIU was granted effective October 24, 2017. The attorney fees are eligible based on the past-due benefits awarded in the May 2021 rating decision.
- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has identified errors in the rating decision and is remanding the case for further development to ensure all relevant evidence is considered.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection due to a duty to assist error, specifically regarding the Veteran's exposure to mercury in dental amalgams and asbestos during service. A VA medical opinion is needed to determine if these exposures are related to his claimed disabilities.
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