Nailos v. McDonough, No. 19-0517 (Argued June 17, 2021 Decided August 10, 2021); under what circumstances 38 C.F.R. § 3.402(c)(1) permits an effective date for the award of increased dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) based on the need for aid and attendance earlier than the date of receipt of the claim for aid and attendance benefits; Court concludes that § 3.402(c)(1) does not permit an effective date earlier than the date of the aid and attendance claim unless DIC is in effect for a period prior to the date of the DIC claim; - Veterans VA Disability Claim Community