The Veteran was awarded a higher level of special monthly compensation (SMC) at the R1 level based on aid and attendance effective June 23, 2009. The award is granted due to CUE in the July 9, 2012 rating decision.
The deciding factor: The Veteran was already entitled to SMC at the rate authorized under subsection (o) as of September 3, 2006 and met the second component of SMC at the R1 level due to being in need of regular aid and attendance. The effective date is set at June 23, 2009.
- Claimed conditions
- aid and attendance
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- April 19, 2018
- Citation
- 1823901
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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The Veteran's appeal for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance was dismissed as the claim has been fully adjudicated.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance was granted in a March 2020 rating decision, which represents a full grant of the benefit sought. As the appeal is moot due to the full grant of benefits, the case is dismissed.
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