Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities had manifested with symptoms that caused an inability to dress or undress himself, keep himself clean and presentable, and attend to the wants of nature since May 8, 2019, warranting an effective date of May 8, 2019, for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran's service-connected disabilities had significantly deteriorated by May 8, 2019, necessitating regular aid and attendance of another person.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 30, 2025
- Citation
- A25008767
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