The Board has granted an effective date of October 25, 2015 for the award of increased DIC based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person. The decision is binding only with respect to this specific matter.
The deciding factor: The appellant submitted a signed 'Statement in Support of Claim' form indicating her intent to apply for special monthly compensation benefits, which was acknowledged by VA within one year of receipt. She subsequently submitted a complete claim form and supporting medical evidence within the required timeframe.
- Claimed conditions
- need for regular aid and attendance of another person
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 16, 2019
- Citation
- 19154800
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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.
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a VA examination and additional development of records. The case will be reconsidered after these steps are completed.
- Remanded (sent back)
The veteran is seeking an increased rate of pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person and/or housebound status. The case has been remanded due to additional evidence not considered by the RO.
- Granted
The RO has determined that the appellant is entitled to special monthly pension based on her need for aid and attendance, effective from February 9, 1998. As a result, there is no longer an issue of fact or law before the Board regarding this claim.
- Denied
The Board denied the appellant's request for an earlier effective date of December 18, 1998, for special monthly surviving spouse pension benefits based on need for regular aid and attendance.
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