Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance or housebound status due to his service-connected disabilities not meeting the criteria.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not establish that the Veteran was so helpless as to require regular aid and attendance, nor was he permanently housebound by reason of his service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Mood Disorder, Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) associated with a mood disorder, Common Headache Syndrome associated with a mood disorder, Left Ankle Disability, Diabetes, Tinnitus, GERD, Right Ankle Disability, Left Ankle Scars, Hypertension, Erectile Dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 24, 2025
- Citation
- A25101817
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