Granted
The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance was granted with an effective date of October 31, 2017.
The deciding factor: An October 31, 2017 private treatment record indicated a factually ascertainable increase in severity of the Veteran's service-connected lumbar spine disability, which rendered him in need of the regular aid and attendance of another person.
- 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 19, 2025
- Citation
- A25100567
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