The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance, as the evidence did not show that his service-connected disabilities made him permanently bedridden or so helpless as to be in need of regular aid and attendance.
The deciding factor: The Board found no evidence showing that the Veteran was unable to dress himself, keep himself clean and presentable, feed himself, attend to the wants of nature, or required care or assistance on a regular basis due to his service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- PTSD with anxiety
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 3, 2025
- Citation
- A25031046
Veterans Law Judge
Decisions by this judge: 2,645 · Granted: 19% (granted or partly granted, in the indexed decisions on this site)
Judge attribution: 2025 complete; earlier years partial.
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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