The Veteran's service-connected bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, along with a 100% disability rating for other specified trauma and stressor related disorder, qualifies him for an effective date of March 2, 2017, for the grant of special monthly compensation (SMC)(l) based on aid and attendance. The Veteran is also eligible for SMC(p), at a higher rate than (l), due to his other service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, which was first service connected in March 2017, meets the criteria for SMC(l) based on aid and attendance. Additionally, he is eligible for SMC(p) as he has a 100% disability rating for other specified trauma and stressor related disorder.
- Claimed conditions
- Peripheral neuropathy, Adenocarcinoma of the lung, Cancer of the prostate, Right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, Right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, Left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- August 12, 2024
- Citation
- A24045687
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- Granted
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- Granted
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