Granted
The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) at the R(1) rate due to his need for regular aid and attendance.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's need for regular aid and attendance was established based on his service-connected disabilities, including bilateral visual acuity of 20/200 or less in both eyes.
- Claimed conditions
- Ischemic heart disease, Nuclear sclerotic cataract, bilateral eyes, Chronic kidney disease, Obstructive sleep apnea, Diabetic peripheral neuropathy, left upper extremity, Irritable bowel syndrome, Diabetic peripheral neuropathy, right upper extremity, Scar of the head, face, or neck, Diabetes mellitus, Peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity, Peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity, Tinnitus, Bilateral hearing loss
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- December 23, 2025
- Citation
- A25110188
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