The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance and/or housebound status from March 1, 2014 through May 12, 2014 due to insufficient evidence showing he was in need of regular aid and assistance or housebound.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not result in him being in need of regular aid and attendance or housebound during the period on appeal.
- Claimed conditions
- Bladder cancer status post radical cystoprostatectomy, Malaria, Erectile dysfunction, Prostate cancer residuals
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 19, 2023
- Citation
- 23003338
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to insufficient evidence and need for additional examinations.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for SMC based on aid and attendance from June 1, 2011, to May 24, 2017, finding that his need for regular aid and attendance was not established during this period.
- Whole decision: Granted
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