The Veteran's SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected pulmonary asbestosis is granted.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran requires assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, ambulating within the home or living area, and other activities of daily living due to his service-connected pulmonary asbestosis.
- Claimed conditions
- Pulmonary asbestosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- March 13, 2026
- Citation
- A26022946
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