Granted
The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation based on the regular need for aid and attendance due to service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran's service-connected PTSD, among other conditions, causes memory impairment requiring medication management, which necessitates regular aid and attendance.
- Claimed conditions
- Restless legs syndrome, Nerve impairment, Varicose veins, Bilateral cataracts, Left asteroid hyalosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 20, 2025
- Citation
- 25002476
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