Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including thoracolumbar and cervical spine conditions, preclude locomotion without the aid of a walker, warranting eligibility for specially adapted housing.
The deciding factor: The Veteran has permanent and total service-connected disabilities that affect his mobility, meeting the criteria for SAH under 38 U.S.C. § 2101(a).
- Claimed conditions
- Thoracolumbar spine degenerative disc disease, Cervical spine degenerative disc disease with spinal fusion, Right and left lower extremity sciatica, Right and left upper extremity radiculopathy, Insomnia associated with cervical spine disability, Migraines associated with thoracolumbar spine disability, Gastroesophageal reflux disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 22, 2025
- Citation
- A25110100
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