Denied
The Board denied the veteran's request for an effective date prior to May 26, 2022, for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance.
The deciding factor: The Veteran did not submit evidence indicating an intent to file a claim for SMC benefits before June 7, 2022.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 10, 2025
- Citation
- A25002306
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