Denied
The Board denied the veteran's request for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance for TBI residuals. The evidence did not show a need for a higher level of care by a licensed professional.
The deciding factor: The Veteran requires daily assistance but does not require a higher level of care by a licensed professional.
- Claimed conditions
- traumatic brain injury (TBI) residuals, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), neurocognitive disorder, migraine headaches, right knee degenerative changes, lumbar strain with degenerative arthritis, tinnitus, allergic rhinitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 14, 2025
- Citation
- A25003108
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