Denied
The Board denied the claim for an earlier effective date for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance. The Veteran did not have a claim or evidence showing a need for regular aid and attendance prior to May 11, 2012.
The deciding factor: The Board found no claim or evidence of a need for regular aid and attendance before May 11, 2012.
- 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 16, 2025
- Citation
- A25004015
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