Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities cause him to need regular aid and attendance, granting special monthly compensation.
The deciding factor: The evidence establishes that the Veteran is so helpless as to need regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Right femur fracture with open reduction internal fixation, including impairment of the thigh, Lumbar degenerative arthritis, degenerative disc disease, intervertebral disc syndrome, spinal fusion, and spinal stenosis (back condition), Right and left lower extremity radiculopathy of the sciatic and femoral nerves associated with the service-connected back condition, Back scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 31, 2025
- Citation
- A25094948
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