The Board denied a rating greater than 10 percent for residuals of cerebrovascular accident (CVA) and denied higher level special monthly compensation based on complete organic aphonia, but granted SMC based on the need for aid and attendance.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support additional service-connected disability beyond what was already rated, but the Veteran's service-connected conditions rendered him in need of regular aid and attendance due to fall risk and other impairments.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of cerebrovascular accident (CVA)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 17, 2025
- Citation
- A25109144
Veterans Law Judge
Decisions by this judge: 709 · Granted: 38% (granted or partly granted, in the vetted decisions on this site)
Judge attribution: 2025 complete; earlier years partial.
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