The Veteran is not entitled to an earlier effective date for TDIU and is entitled to SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance prior to January 27, 2021.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran was not in need of regular aid and attendance prior to January 27, 2021, but required it after that date due to his service-connected disabilities impacting his functionality significantly.
- 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 28, 2025
- Citation
- 25005735
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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