Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance, as the evidence did not show that his service-connected disabilities required regular assistance with daily activities or protection from hazards in his environment.
The deciding factor: The most probative evidence of record showed that the Veteran was able to function independently and engage in various activities despite his service-connected conditions, thus failing to meet the criteria for aid and attendance.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 7, 2025
- Citation
- A25021365
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