The Board denied the Veteran's claims for financial assistance in acquiring an automobile or other conveyance with adaptive equipment, and special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance or at the housebound rate.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the Veteran had anatomical loss or permanent loss of use of one or both hands or feet, nor was there any ankylosis in his knees or hips. Additionally, the Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not result in him being bedridden or so helpless as to be in need of regular aid and attendance.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis, Left knee disability based on limitation of motion, Left knee disability based on instability, Left wrist scar, Residual numbness of the left lower lip and chin
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 6, 2025
- Citation
- A25086064
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