Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a higher level of special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance, finding that he does not have any additional disabilities independently rated at 50 percent or more.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show an additional disability independently ratable at 50 percent or more separate from his traumatic brain injury to warrant a higher SMC rate.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 24, 2025
- Citation
- A25016483
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