Partly granted
The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance, but his claim for SMC due to service-connected PTSD with residuals of TBI is denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran requires regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities, but does not support a finding that such care is provided by a licensed health-care professional or under their supervision.
- 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
- A25085999
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