Granted
The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation based on the regular need for aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran requires assistance in daily activities due to his service-connected conditions, meeting the criteria for SMC under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(o) and (r)(1).
- Claimed conditions
- Major depressive disorder, Urinary stress incontinence, Migraine headaches, Diabetes mellitus, Hemorrhoids, Right knee degenerative joint disease with arthritis (status post ACL and meniscal tear), Left knee degenerative joint disease with arthritis (status post ACL and meniscal tear), Left ankle sprain, Left knee scarring, Tinnitus, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Pruritis ani, Left foot hallux valgus with advanced degenerative arthrosis of the 1st MTP joint, Erectile dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 4, 2025
- Citation
- A25095926
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