The Veteran's service-connected TBI and MDD have resulted in a need for regular aid and attendance, warranting SMC at the aid and attendance rate.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's memory loss and cognitive difficulties necessitate constant supervision to protect him from potential hazards.
- Claimed conditions
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 16, 2018
- Citation
- 18142635
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What this means for you
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