§ 1502. Determinations with respect to disability
(a)
For the purposes of this chapter, a person shall be considered to be permanently and totally disabled if such person is any of the following:
(2)
Disabled, as determined by the Commissioner of Social Security for purposes of any benefits administered by the Commissioner.
(3)
Unemployable as a result of disability reasonably certain to continue throughout the life of the person.
(b)
For the purposes of this chapter, a person shall be considered to be in need of regular aid and attendance if such person is
(2)
blind, or so nearly blind or significantly disabled as to need or require the regular aid and attendance of another person.
(c)
For the purposes of this chapter, the requirement of “permanently housebound” will be considered to have been met when the veteran is substantially confined to such veteran’s house (ward or clinical areas, if institutionalized) or immediate premises due to a disability or disabilities which it is reasonably certain will remain throughout such veteran’s lifetime.