The Veteran's claim for SMC (Aid and Attendance) was denied because he did not meet the criteria of needing regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities. The claim for SMC (Housebound Status) was also denied as he did not have a single 100% disability rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's combined disability rating was 90% at the time of the November 2024 rating decision and 100% effective March 2025. He had multiple service-connected disabilities, but none rated as 100%. The VA examinations did not find him to be bedridden or in need of regular aid and attendance.
- Claimed conditions
- Acquired Psychiatric Disorders, Migraines, Cervical Strain, Lumbosacral Strain, Left Lower Extremity Radiculopathy, Right Lower Extremity Radiculopathy, Asthma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 22, 2026
- Citation
- A26006076
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