Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance, as her need for assistance is not solely due to service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s limitations and need for aid and assistance are not solely based on her service-connected knee disabilities; other conditions such as bilateral hand and finger pain contribute to the need for assistance.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic pain syndrome, severe osteoarthritis of the knees, lower back pain, unsteady gait, obesity, diabetes, leg edema
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 9, 2025
- Citation
- A25105761
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