The Board denied the Veteran's claims for an effective date earlier than July 17, 2007 for the grant of SMC based on a need for aid and attendance. The issues regarding increased ratings for various service-connected disabilities were also denied.
The deciding factor: The earliest effective date for the grant of SMC based on a need for aid and attendance is July 17, 2007 as it was not received earlier than this date. The claims for increased evaluations were denied due to lack of evidence showing an increase in disability prior to the date of claim.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar strain with intervertebral disc syndrome, neurogenic colon with bowel dysfunction, right upper extremity subscapular nerve disability, left upper extremity subscapular nerve disability, right lower extremity sciatic peripheral neuropathy, left foot strain with sciatic peripheral neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 14, 2014
- Citation
- 1450468
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular Aid and Attendance is granted as of April 25, 2024.,For diabetes mellitus, a rating in excess of 20 percent is denied.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation throughout the appeal period, and therefore, his claim for TDIU is denied.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's claim for SMC based on the need for aid and attendance or housebound status was denied because the evidence did not show he required regular aid and assistance due to his service-connected disabilities, nor was he permanently bedridden. The Board found that while the Veteran had difficulty with medication management and some activities, he could still bathe/shower, eat, dress, etc., without assistance.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied service connection for left and right lower extremity sciatic peripheral neuropathy, as well as increased disability ratings for diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the bilateral lower extremities. The Veteran's conditions are rated at 10 percent each.
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