Partly granted
The Board granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on a higher level of aid and attendance for PTSD with traumatic brain injury, but dismissed the claim for an earlier effective date prior to October 20, 2023.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's need for regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected PTSD with TBI was established, warranting a higher level of SMC under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(t).
- Claimed conditions
- PTSD with traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 12, 2025
- Citation
- A25097733
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