Partly granted
The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the regular need of aid and attendance from March 9, 2012. SMC based on housebound status is denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence supports that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him in need of regular aid and attendance since March 9, 2012, but he does not meet the criteria for housebound status.
- Claimed conditions
- migraines, fibromyalgia, right knee disability, left knee disability, bilateral pes planus, left and right hallux valgus, status post left bunionectomy with 1st metatarsal osteotomy of each foot and associated scarring, tinnitus, left testalgia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 23, 2025
- Citation
- 25013232
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