The Veteran is granted eligibility for specially adapted housing and SMC at the O and R-1 rates effective September 29, 2018.,The Veteran's claim for a special home adaptation grant is dismissed as he is already eligible for specially adapted housing.
The deciding factor: The Veteran meets the criteria for SMC at the O and R-1 rates due to having two service-connected disabilities that require aid and attendance, meeting the requirements of 38 U.S.C. § 1114(o).,The Veteran's eligibility for specially adapted housing is granted as he has a permanent and total disability resulting from loss or use of both lower extremities.
- Claimed conditions
- Heart disability, Varicose vein and venous insufficiency disabilities, Back disability, Radiculopathy in both legs
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- March 12, 2026
- Citation
- A26022545
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