Denied
The Board denied the claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance, for accrued benefits purposes, as untimely.
The deciding factor: The claim was not filed within one year of the Veteran's death, which is required for accrued benefits claims.
- 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
- A25099689
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