The Board denied higher ratings for the Veteran's lumbar spine disability and type II diabetes mellitus, but granted an effective date of October 23, 2023, for special monthly compensation based on the need of aid and attendance of another.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran required regulation of activities to control his DM2 or lost the use of his hands. However, VA received an Intent to File on October 23, 2023, which established this effective date for SMC based on the need of aid and attendance.
- Claimed conditions
- Chronic orthopedic symptoms of intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) with spinal stenosis and spondylosis (lumbar spine disability), Type II diabetes mellitus type (DM2), Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), Chronic kidney disease (CKD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 5, 2025
- Citation
- A25049645
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
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