The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance for his spouse, finding that she did not meet the criteria set forth in 38 C.F.R. § 3.352(a) due to her ability to leave the house with assistance.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran's spouse was able to leave the house with help and had no significant physical or mental incapacity requiring regular aid and attendance.
- Claimed conditions
- dystonia, diabetes mellitus, diabetic polyneuropathy, chronic pain, spondylosis, radiculopathy, sciatica, major depressive disorder, borderline personality disorder, polyneuropathy, fracture of the right lower leg, seasonal allergic rhinitis, morbid obesity, migraines, psoriasis, hyperlipidemia, gastroesophageal reflux disease, palpitations, cervicalgia, lumbago, tarsal tunnel syndrome, plantar fascial fibromatosis, obstructive sleep apnea
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 4, 2026
- Citation
- A26010591
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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