Granted
The Board granted an effective date of February 22, 2025, for the award of special monthly compensation based on need for regular aid and attendance (SMC-A&A).
The deciding factor: An earlier effective date was not warranted as the Veteran's claim for SMC-A&A was received on February 22, 2025, and he met the criteria for such benefits as of that date.
- 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
- A25107215
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