Granted
The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance is granted, as he requires regular assistance with dressing, keeping himself clean and presentable, and attending to his bodily needs due to service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The Board finds that the evidence is in approximate balance regarding whether the Veteran requires regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, and resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran, SMC based on A&A is granted.
- Claimed conditions
- degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, myofascial syndrome of the cervical spine, radiculopathy of the right lower extremity with loss of sensation, right and left carpal tunnel syndrome, hypertension, eczematous dermatitis, residuals of fracture, right 5th metacarpal, residuals of fracture, right great toe, retracted tympanic membrane, hemorrhoids
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 20, 2025
- Citation
- A25100930
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