Granted
The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) at the intermediate rate between the (m) and (n) rates based on his service-connected conditions.
The deciding factor: The Board determined that the Veteran's separate and distinct 100% heart disability and 60% type 2 diabetes warranted an increase in SMC to the intermediate rate between the (m) and (n) rates.
- Claimed conditions
- major depressive disorder, bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, Meniere's syndrome with vertigo, degenerative disc and joint disease of the lumbar spine, left otitis media, heart disability (100%), type 2 diabetes (60%)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- December 4, 2025
- Citation
- A25104241
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