Denied
The Board denied an earlier effective date for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance, finding no evidence that the Veteran required such assistance prior to September 12, 2018.
The deciding factor: There was no factual basis in the record to support a grant of SMC for aid and attendance prior to September 12, 2018, as evidenced by medical reports and the Veteran's own statements.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 11, 2025
- Citation
- 25002008
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