Granted
The Veteran's service-connected thoracolumbar spine and cervical spine disabilities required regular aid and attendance since August 16, 2016, entitling him to an earlier effective date for SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance.
The deciding factor: The evidence established that the Veteran's service-connected thoracolumbar spine and cervical spine disabilities rendered him unable to protect himself from hazards or dangers incident to his daily environment since August 16, 2016.
- 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 24, 2025
- Citation
- A25016235
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