The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date prior to February 4, 2003 for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not show a factual need for regular aid and attendance before February 4, 2003.
The deciding factor: The objective medical evidence prior to February 4, 2003 does not show that the Veteran required regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Service-connected disabilities
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 6, 2010
- Citation
- 1000700
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Denied
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