Granted
The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (SMC) at the rates provided by 38 U.S.C. § 1114(o) and (r)(1), based on his service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS).
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran requires regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected PTSD and CFS, separately.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 16, 2025
- Citation
- A25089319
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