Granted
The Veteran is granted an additional intermediate-rate increase of special monthly compensation, effective April 10, 2023.
The deciding factor: The left shoulder and left hip disabilities are separate and distinct from the conditions establishing entitlement for SMC based on the need for aid and attendance, with a combined rating of 50 percent or more.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- November 5, 2025
- Citation
- A25096375
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