Granted
The Board granted an earlier effective date of July 24, 2017, for the grant of special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance.
The deciding factor: The record shows that the need for SMC arose as early as the July 24, 2017, claim indicating that his overall condition had worsened, as evidenced by the increased ratings for his PTSD and hearing loss.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 1, 2025
- Citation
- A25029803
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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