Granted
The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the regular need for the aid and attendance of another person due to his service-connected PTSD.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's mental health conditions, including paranoia, anxiety, depression, hallucinations, and suicidal thoughts, rendered him so helpless that he required the regular aid and attendance of another person to protect himself from daily hazards.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 13, 2025
- Citation
- A25098641
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