Denied
The appeal was denied as the AOJ's rejection of the Veteran's July 2021 HLR request for an increased rating and special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance was procedurally proper.
The deciding factor: The July 2020 decision had already been the subject of a prior HLR, making a second request ineligible under applicable statutes and regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- PTSD with alcohol use disorder, schizophrenia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 14, 2025
- Citation
- A25088438
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