The Board has determined that the veteran's claim for an effective date prior to September 26, 2001 for the award of special monthly compensation (SMC) based on his spouse's need for regular aid and attendance is without legal merit.
The deciding factor: The claim lacks legal basis as there was no earlier pending claim or communication from the veteran indicating an intent to apply for SMC based on his spouse's need for A&A prior to September 26, 2001.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 6, 2006
- Citation
- 0627864
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What this means for you
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