The Veteran is granted a higher level of special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for special aid and attendance with a higher level of care.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including major depressive disorder, obstructive sleep apnea, diabetes mellitus with erectile dysfunction, neuropathic disabilities, hypertension with postprandial hypotension, and psychiatric symptoms, demonstrate the need for regular aid and attendance and a higher level of care.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 17, 2025
- Citation
- A25099516
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