Granted
The Veteran is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities, and the claim for a higher level of Special Monthly Compensation is denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's combined service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, warranting a TDIU. However, no additional evidence supports a higher level of Special Monthly Compensation beyond what is already granted based on the need for aid and attendance.
- Claimed conditions
- Back Disorder, Hypertension, Headaches, Acquired Mental Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- February 26, 2025
- Citation
- 25002819
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