Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for a temporary total evaluation based on surgical treatment and special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance due to insufficient evidence of severe postoperative residuals or need for regular aid and assistance.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support the claim as there were inconsistencies in reported surgeries, lack of objective records confirming the claimed surgery, and no severe postoperative residuals were shown.
- Claimed conditions
- Low back disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 22, 2025
- Citation
- A25091278
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