Granted
The Veteran is granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) from May 31, 2017, and special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need of regular aid and attendance.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation and require regular aid and attendance due to their combined impact.
- Claimed conditions
- Depressive disorder with alcohol use disorder, Obstructive sleep apnea, Right upper extremity impairment due to stroke, Voiding dysfunction with urinary symptoms, Right lower extremity impairment due to stroke, Tinnitus, Dysarthria and expressive aphasia, Right facial droop due to stroke, Hypertension, Impairment of bowel secondary to stroke
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- February 3, 2025
- Citation
- A25009578
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