Partly granted
The Board granted entitlement to additional SMC at the rate specified in 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r)(1) on and after February 8, 2022, but denied all other claims for SMC under various provisions.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the Veteran's need for regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, which met the criteria for additional compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r)(1) as of February 8, 2022.
- Claimed conditions
- right wrist Dequervain's disease with radial sensory neuroma, right shoulder capsulitis secondary to disuse
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 5, 2025
- Citation
- A25019946
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