The Board granted a 100 percent disability rating for the acquired psychiatric disorder and an effective date of August 3, 2018, for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder caused total occupational and social impairment, warranting a 100 percent rating. The need for regular aid and attendance was established from the date of the claim, August 3, 2018.

Claimed conditions

depression with dementia and memory loss (acquired psychiatric disorder), residuals of meningioma of the brain, prostate cancer

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

100%

Decision date

October 29, 2025

Citation

A25093708

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