The Veteran's claims for individual unemployability (TDIU) and special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance or being housebound were denied due to a lack of evidence showing he has been substantially gainfully employed or is in need of regular aid and attendance.
The deciding factor: The Veteran failed to submit his VA Form 21-8940, Veterans Application for Increased Compensation Based on Unemployability, and there was no evidence that he had not been substantially gainfully employed during the review period. Additionally, his service-connected disabilities did not render him in need of regular aid and attendance or housebound.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 8, 2025
- Citation
- 25004717
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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