The Veteran's disability picture entitles him to two or more of the rates provided in 38 U.S.C.A. § 1114(l) through (n), with no service-connected condition being considered twice, thus meeting the criteria for an increased rate of SMC.
The deciding factor: The Veteran has multiple service-connected disabilities that independently qualify him for separate entitlement to SMC rates based on loss of use of both hands and legs.
- Claimed conditions
- Progressive muscular atrophy with loss of use of the lower extremities, Progressive muscular atrophy of the right upper extremity, Progressive muscular atrophy of the left upper extremity, Adjustment disorder, associated with progressive muscular atrophy with loss of use of the lower extremities
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- June 24, 2011
- Citation
- 1124220
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for an increased rate of SMC is being remanded due to the need for further examination and consideration regarding loss of use of both hands, as well as his service-connected disabilities.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for an increased rate of special monthly compensation.
- Denied
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- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for his service-connected coronary artery disease, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on the severity of his condition.
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