Granted
The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation effective October 19, 2023, due to two or more disabilities rated under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(l) and the need for regular aid and attendance.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's cardiac disability and kidney disease meet the criteria for special monthly compensation and require regular aid and attendance.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 11, 2025
- Citation
- A25107250
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