Granted
Service connection for ALS and entitlement to special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance were granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's ALS is presumed to be related to military service, and the need for aid and attendance was established.
- Claimed conditions
- motor neuron amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 30, 2025
- Citation
- A25008499
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