Dismissed
The appeal for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance was dismissed due to the Veteran's death during the pendency of the appeal.
The deciding factor: The Veteran passed away, and as a matter of law, the Board cannot issue a decision on the underlying claim at this time.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 16, 2025
- Citation
- 25014925
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