Granted
The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance due to his service-connected low back degenerative disc disease and posttraumatic stress disorder.
The deciding factor: The evidence supports that the Veteran requires regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, specifically his low back degenerative disc disease and PTSD.
- Claimed conditions
- Low back degenerative disc disease, Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 4, 2025
- Citation
- A25095685
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