Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation at the housebound rate was denied. The issue of a higher initial rating for left knee limitation of extension was remanded.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran is not factually housebound and does not meet the criteria for SMC at the housebound rate.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee limitation of extension, adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood associated with left knee, tinnitus, peroneal neuropathy of the left lower extremity associated with left knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 16, 2025
- Citation
- 25000648
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