The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including post-traumatic stress disorder, Parkinson's disease, and diabetes mellitus type II, have rendered him in need of regular aid and attendance. The Board has granted special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's severe tremors, balance issues, and cognitive impairment necessitated assistance with daily activities such as dressing, feeding, bathing, and mobility.
- Claimed conditions
- Post traumatic stress disorder, Parkinson's disease with right upper extremity tremors, Diabetes mellitus type II, Left upper extremity tremors associated with Parkinson's disease, Left lower extremity tremors associated with Parkinson's disease, Right lower extremity tremors associated with Parkinson's disease, Loss of smell associated with Parkinson's disease, Constipation associated with Parkinson's disease, Loss of automatic movements of the right side, associated with Parkinson's disease, Loss of automatic movements of the left side, associated with Parkinson's disease, Stooped posture of the right side, associated with Parkinson's disease, Stooped posture of the left side, associated with Parkinson's disease, Hemorrhoids, Scars (residuals of shell fragment wounds of face and right flank), Erectile dysfunction associated with Parkinson's disease, Difficulty chewing/swallowing associated with Parkinson's disease, Speech changes associated with Parkinson's disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- September 18, 2024
- Citation
- A24057891
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