Granted
The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation based on the need of higher-level aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran requires regular aid and attendance from a licensed healthcare professional, meeting the criteria for SMC at the rate provided under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r)(2).
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 7, 2025
- Citation
- A25086300
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