Denied
The Veteran's claims for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on housebound status and the need for aid and attendance were denied because his disabilities are not service-connected.
The deciding factor: The Veteran does not have a service-connected disability rated as totally disabling, nor additional service-connected disabilities independently ratable at 60 percent or more; he is permanently housebound, but not by reason of service-connected disability or disabilities.
- 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 29, 2025
- Citation
- A25007901
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