Granted
The Board granted an earlier effective date of May 17, 2018, but not earlier, for the award of special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need of regular aid and attendance.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's need of regular aid and assistance was factually ascertainable within the entire year prior to receipt of his SMC claim.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 16, 2025
- Citation
- A25089082
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