The Veteran is granted higher levels of SMC and aid and attendance special monthly compensation effective May 3, 2024, due to his service-connected conditions that require regular aid and assistance.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected CMT disease with neuropathies and stage IV well-differentiated adenocarcinoma of the lung have resulted in functional limitations necessitating regular aid and attendance.
- Claimed conditions
- Right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy associated with Charcot-Marie Tooth (CMT) disease, Stage IV well-differentiated adenocarcinoma of the lung, Left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy associated with CMT disease, CMT disease, Coronary artery disease, Bilateral pes cavus and hammer toes, Right lower extremity peripheral neuropathy associated with CMT disease, Left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy associate with CMT disease, Hemorrhoids, Residuals, gunshot wound, right thigh, Malaria, Scar, right foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- April 14, 2026
- Citation
- A26034380
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