Denied
The Board denied the claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) for the surviving spouse based on the need for regular aid and attendance or being housebound, as the evidence did not support a finding that the Appellant needed such assistance.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the Appellant was blind or nearly blind, in a nursing home due to incapacity, or had a factual need for aid and attendance based on the enumerated criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 9, 2025
- Citation
- A25058579
What this means for you
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