The Veteran's service-connected disabilities caused him to be in need of regular aid and assistance, resulting in a grant of special month compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected disabilities resulted in significant functional impairment that required regular aid and assistance due to his inability to perform daily activities independently.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of rheumatic fever, destruction change of the right shoulder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- March 9, 2023
- Citation
- 23014397
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What this means for you
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