The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for special monthly compensation based on housebound status being met is denied.,The rating reduction of right knee strain with tendonitis, ligament tear, osteoarthritis, patellofemoral pain syndrome, and degenerative arthritis from 60 percent disabling to 10 percent disabling effective September 14, 2022 was granted.,The discontinuance of special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance with activities and hazards of daily living effective May 1, 2024 is granted.,The discontinuance of special monthly compensation based upon loss of use of the left lower extremity above the knee effective May 1, 2024 is granted.,The discontinuance of an allowance for an automobile or other conveyance, and adaptive equipment, or adaptive equipment only effective May 1, 2024 is granted.
The deciding factor: The correct facts were not before the adjudicator at the time of the decision regarding the earlier effective date for special monthly compensation based on housebound status being met.,The rating reduction was proper as it considered all relevant factors and applied the correct regulations at the time.,The discontinuance of special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance with activities and hazards of daily living was proper as the Veteran no longer meets the criteria for this benefit.,The discontinuance of special monthly compensation based upon loss of use of the left lower extremity above the knee was proper as the Veteran no longer meets the criteria for this benefit.,The discontinuance of an allowance for an automobile or other conveyance, and adaptive equipment, or adaptive equipment only was proper as the Veteran no longer meets the criteria for this benefit.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), bilateral pes planus, tinnitus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 7, 2026
- Citation
- A26001559
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