Granted
The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another individual due to his service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The evidence established that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities necessitate assistance in performing activities of daily living, meeting the criteria for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with cannabis abuse, Ischemic heart disease, Type II diabetes mellitus, Right knee osteoarthritis with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, Left knee osteoarthritis, Hypertension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- November 4, 2025
- Citation
- A25095872
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