Granted
The Veteran's need for regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease, chronic back pain, and radiculopathy of the lower extremities, has been established, granting special monthly compensation.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran requires assistance with daily activities such as meal preparation, bathing, and medication management due to his service-connected conditions, meeting the criteria for SMC based on need for aid and attendance.
- 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 25, 2025
- Citation
- A25102122
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