The Veteran's service-connected Meniere's Disease renders him in need of regular aid and attendance due to his inability to dress, undress, prepare food, move around safely, and communicate effectively. The Board granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected Meniere's Disease causes frequent falls and loss of balance, requiring regular assistance in daily activities such as preparing meals and traveling outside his home.
- Claimed conditions
- Meniere's Disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 17, 2024
- Citation
- A24066915
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for service connection for Meniere's Disease to schedule a VA examination to determine its etiology and whether it is related to service.
- Dismissed
The appeal for service connection for Meniere's Disease was withdrawn by the Veteran before a decision was made.
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