Granted
The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and assistance of another due to service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran requires regular aid and assistance due to his service-connected musculoskeletal disabilities, particularly his lumbar spine disability and associated conditions.
- 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 24, 2025
- Citation
- A25101764
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