Granted
The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on a need for aid and attendance due to service-connected disabilities, which includes PTSD, diabetes, hearing loss, and other conditions.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities necessitate regular aid and attendance, meeting the criteria for SMC A&A under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(l).
- Claimed conditions
- PTSD, Type II Diabetes Mellitus, Bilateral Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, Left Lower Extremity Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy, Lower Extremity Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy, Right Middle Finger Fracture, Right Little Finger Laceration, Erectile Dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 29, 2025
- Citation
- A25093825
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