Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities require him to have regular aid and attendance, thus granting special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance.
The deciding factor: The evidence demonstrates that the Veteran experiences frequent incapacitating episodes related to his service-connected lumbar spine disability and radiculopathies, making it necessary for him to require the 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
- October 6, 2025
- Citation
- A25085977
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