The Veteran is granted entitlement to SMC at the housebound rate from August 1, 2019, to October 7, 2021, based on his service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's end-stage renal disease with history of dialysis status post kidney transplant was found to substantially confine him to his dwelling and immediate premises due to his medical conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- End-Stage Renal Disease, Reflux Esophagitis, Degenerative Disc Disease with Intervertebral Disc Disease, Diabetes Mellitus Type II, Right Upper Extremity Peripheral Neuropathy, Left Upper Extremity Peripheral Neuropathy, Left Lower Extremity Peripheral Neuropathy, Right Lower Extremity Peripheral Neuropathy, Painful Abdomen Scar, Erectile Dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- February 27, 2026
- Citation
- A26018236
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