Granted
The Board granted a higher level of special monthly compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(p) but denied an earlier effective date for the award of special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's need for regular aid and attendance was not factually ascertainable prior to February 13, 2025, despite his service-connected disabilities.
- 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 7, 2025
- Citation
- A25086295
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