Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to obtain or retain substantially gainful employment from December 12, 2001, and he is eligible for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance starting July 24, 2017.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected sinusitis and left ankle ankylosis prevented him from obtaining and maintaining gainful employment from December 12, 2001, and his disabilities rendered him unable to protect himself from hazards or dangers incident to his daily environment starting July 24, 2017.
- Claimed conditions
- Sinusitis, Left Ankle Ankylosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 16, 2025
- Citation
- 25014926
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