Dismissed
The appeal for a rating in excess of 40 percent for a lumbar spine disability and entitlement to special monthly compensation (SMC) based on housebound status and the need for aid and attendance was withdrawn. The Board granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities from January 1, 2016.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's appeal was dismissed as he withdrew his request for an increased rating and SMC, while TDIU was granted based on the evidence showing that his service-connected disabilities precluded him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 21, 2025
- Citation
- 25013118
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