The Veteran was granted special monthly compensation (SMC) at the intermediate rate between 38 U.S.C. § 1114(l) and (m), but a higher level of SMC, including under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r), was denied.
The deciding factor: The most persuasive evidence did not establish that the Veteran's disabilities warranted a higher rate of SMC beyond the intermediate rate between 38 U.S.C. § 1114(l) and (m).
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Parkinson's disease, Right lower extremity balance impairment, bradykinesia, tremor, and muscle rigidity, Left upper extremity bradykinesia, tremor, and muscle rigidity associated with Parkinson's disease, Left lower extremity balance impairment, bradykinesia, tremor, and muscle rigidity associated with Parkinson's disease, Difficulty chewing or swallowing associated with Parkinson's disease, Speech changes, loss of automatic movements on the left and right side, loss of sense of smell, constipation, stooped posture on the left and right side (each associated with Parkinson's disease), Migraine headaches, Erectile dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- April 16, 2025
- Citation
- A25035371
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