The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need of regular aid and attendance, as the evidence did not show that his service-connected disabilities rendered him so helpless as to be in need of regular aid and attendance.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran could perform activities of daily living and was capable of managing his financial affairs. His service-connected disabilities did not result in a level of helplessness required for SMC based on the need of regular 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
- May 2, 2025
- Citation
- A25040402
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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