Granted
The Veteran is entitled to an effective date of December 2, 2011, for the award of special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran was in need of regular aid and attendance as early as November 24, 2008, and a claim for SMC based on this need was pending since December 2, 2011. The appropriate effective date is the date of claim or the date entitlement arose, whichever is later.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 3, 2025
- Citation
- A25103751
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