Granted
The Veteran is granted an earlier effective date of April 22, 2008, for the award of special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance.
The deciding factor: The issue of entitlement to SMC based on the need for aid and attendance was reasonably raised by the Veteran's claims for service connection in 2008 and has been continuously pursued since then, leading to a favorable finding that he met the requirements for such compensation as early as April 22, 2008.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 4, 2025
- Citation
- A25009889
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