Granted
The Veteran was granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance, but SMC at a higher level of aid and attendance pursuant to 38 U.S.C. § 1114(t) was denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran required regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, particularly TBI and seizures, which impacted his daily life significantly.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of TBI with depersonalization disorder, Tonic-clonic seizures or grand mal epilepsy, Left nephrectomy, status-post splenectomy, Multiple pelvic fracture, Residuals of left clavicle fracture, Scars of the chest and right calf
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 18, 2025
- Citation
- A25099819
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