Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance, as there was no evidence that he required regular aid and attendance prior to November 3, 2017.
The deciding factor: There is insufficient evidence demonstrating the Veteran needed regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities prior to November 3, 2017.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 20, 2025
- Citation
- A25053814
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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