Granted
The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance was granted effective May 13, 2021.
The deciding factor: There was a factually ascertainable increase in the Veteran's disabilities such that an award of SMC based on the need for aid and attendance was warranted on May 13, 2021.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 15, 2025
- Citation
- A25088806
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