Granted
The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation at the intermediate rate between 38 U.S.C. § 1114(l) and 1114(m) based on his coronary artery disease, Parkinson's disease, and a separate mental disorder (PTSD).
The deciding factor: The additional single permanent disability independently ratable at 50 percent or more that is separate and distinct from the Veteran's CAD and Parkinson's disease qualifies for an intermediate rate SMC increase.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 5, 2025
- Citation
- A25010359
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