The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including lumbar spine, neck, and bilateral lower extremity radiculopathies, have resulted in a need for regular aid and attendance of another person, warranting special monthly compensation at the (l) rate.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran is unable to dress or undress herself, keep herself clean and presentable, and attend to her bodily needs due to her service-connected disabilities, meeting the criteria for SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person.
- Claimed conditions
- Lumbar spine disability, Neck disability, Left upper extremity radiculopathy, Left lower extremity radiculopathy, Right lower extremity radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- June 10, 2025
- Citation
- A25050854
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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- Denied
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- Denied
The veteran's bad conduct discharge precludes eligibility for VA benefits, including compensation and healthcare.
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