The Veteran has been evaluated at a 100% disability rating since April 14, 2024. The Board finds the criteria for eligibility to enroll in PCAFC have been met due to his need for personal care services for six continuous months based on his lymphoma and related conditions.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's lymphoma has required multiple hospitalizations and chemotherapy regimens, necessitating supervision and protection from a caregiver during his treatment period.
- Claimed conditions
- Lymphoma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- April 15, 2026
- Citation
- A26035140
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- Remanded (sent back)
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