The Veteran's need for aid and attendance due to service-connected disabilities, particularly his spine, left hand, left wrist, right hand, right wrist, and bilateral knees, has been established. As a result, the Veteran is entitled to special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance of another person.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's physical limitations due to service-connected disabilities necessitated regular assistance in daily activities such as feeding, bathing, and managing medication.
- Claimed conditions
- Spine, Left Hand, Left Wrist, Right Hand, Right Wrist, Bilateral Knees
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- December 20, 2021
- Citation
- 21075473
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What this means for you
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