Denied
The Board denied an effective date prior to January 14, 2025 for special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance.
The deciding factor: The evidence was insufficient to show that the criteria for SMC A&A were met prior to January 14, 2025.
- 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 11, 2025
- Citation
- A25107120
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