The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him so helpless as to need regular aid and attendance, qualifying for SMC based on A&A. His loss of use of his right hand and foot due to stroke residuals also qualifies him for an allowance for automobile or other conveyance and necessary adaptive equipment.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have resulted in significant functional limitations that require regular aid and attendance, meeting the criteria for SMC based on A&A. His loss of use of his right hand and foot due to stroke residuals also meets the criteria for an allowance for automobile or other conveyance and necessary adaptive equipment.
- Claimed conditions
- status post intracerebral hemorrhage stroke with residual right upper extremity semi-paralysis and mild spasticity associated with hypertension, status post intracerebral hemorrhage stroke with residual right lower extremity semi-paralysis and mild spasticity associated with hypertension, burn scar, right upper extremity, burn scar, anterior trunk, burn scar, left upper extremity, hypertension associated with burn scar, anterior trunk, burn scar, anterior neck
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- April 24, 2026
- Citation
- A26038666
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