The Veteran is entitled to an effective date of February 2, 2016 for the award of special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance due to service-connected residuals of cold injury.,The Veteran is also entitled to an effective date of February 2, 2016 for the award of special monthly compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(p) and 38 C.F.R. § 3.350(f)(3), based on his service-connected residuals of cold injury and a separate service-connected disability (PTSD).
The deciding factor: The Veteran's need for aid and attendance due to service-connected residuals of cold injury was factually ascertainable as early as February 2, 2016.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of cold injury
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- February 20, 2018
- Citation
- 1810799
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