Denied
The appeal of the April 2023 rating decision that revised the assigned level of special monthly compensation (SMC) from the (m) rate to the (l) rate was denied due to clear and unmistakable error in the August 2022 rating decision.
The deciding factor: The August 2022 rating decision incorrectly awarded SMC at the m level, as the Veteran did not meet the criteria for blindness in both eyes having only light perception or rendering such Veteran so significantly disabled as to be in need of regular 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
- December 10, 2025
- Citation
- A25106525
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