The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and assistance of another person due to his service-connected disabilities.

The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran requires regular assistance with daily activities due to his service-connected right knee amputation, establishing a factual need for aid and attendance.

Claimed conditions

Residuals of above the knee amputation with heterotopic ossification, Residuals of soft tissue injury involving muscle groups 11 and 12 of the left lower extremity, Residuals of soft tissue injury involving muscle groups 14 and 15 of the left lower extremity, Right shoulder strain, Residuals of soft tissue injury involving muscle group 10 of the left lower extremity, Residuals of soft tissue injury involving muscle group 12 of the left lower extremity, Scar on right lower extremity, Scars on left lower extremity, Scars on thigh and buttock, Residuals of soft tissue injury, left lower extremity, Limitation of flexion, status post femur and tibia fracture with knee injury, Bilateral hearing loss, Tinnitus, Traumatic brain injury, Left ankle strain associated with limitation of flexion, status post femur and tibia fracture with knee injury, Status post fracture of l1 and l2 transverse process, Residuals of soft tissue injury involving muscle group 13, Perforation of left tympanic membrane (eardrum), Sterility, status post scrotal gangrene, Limitation of extension, status post femur and tibia fracture with knee injury

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

100%

Decision date

December 3, 2025

Citation

A25104175

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