SMC - VA Acronyms Explained! - Special Monthly Compensation -

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2 ай бұрын

A Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) is a higher rate of compensation that is paid to Veterans as well as their spouses, surviving spouses, and parents with certain needs or disabilities.
Levels L through O cover specific disabilities and situations.
Level R may apply if you need daily help from another person for basic needs (like dressing, eating, and bathing).
Level S may apply if you can’t leave the house because of your service-connected disabilities.
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@combatdouglas1306 2 ай бұрын

You missed on S.

@richardgabel33 2 ай бұрын

I think we know what SMC is but do we have to apply in a way that differs from a standard claim request ? I am at 100% T&P. The meds I have to take cause ED and that falls under SMC-K. In my file is a letter from my cardiologist stating the meds she prescribed cause ED and my condition is static. A seperate claim for ED was filed and it is taking months. My VSO is no help ! On top of that, I have been turned down for the second time telling me my condition does not meet VA criteria. My sister provides transportation for medical appointments, groceries, misc needs. She cooks about 70% of my meals and helps me around the house. She does not live in my home and currently she does not help with bathing. She does however see that I have clean clothes and take my meds every day. How can this all be resolved ?

@TheVeteranCoach 2 ай бұрын

It depends on which SMC you're referring to. For ED, you file like a usual claim, regularly secondary to another service connected issue. It is always a 0% service connected rating, however, it is uniquely compensatable at 0%

@dretseljohnson5166 2 ай бұрын

Sometimes when it comes to VSO's you would do better having scrambled eggs representing you. Sometimes it's just best to go to a local VA Law firm. Make it a local Law firm not these 1-800 or internet law firms. Some of these people who claim they are VA Representatives are representing you selling ink pens, cups, mugs, t-shirts and sweatshirts and chicken dinners don't get mixed up with that kind of foolishness. The reason I say get a local VA attorney if you can actually go to his office and plan strategy and build a rapport. All these guys online that are selling books and yo-yos and anything to make a buck don't fool with that foolishness. I did it this way the way I'm telling you and it worked out exceptional for me.

@TheVeteranCoach 2 ай бұрын

Many VSOs aren't worth their weight in salt, and sadly most attorneys only work with appeals, not new claims and are incentivised to drag out claims to maximize their own backpay potential. It makes many very limited on their expertise and areas they are able to assist in. I'm as local and home grown as they come! Veteran born, bred, owned and operated 🇺🇸 Welcome to the Channel!

@dretseljohnson5166 2 ай бұрын

@@TheVeteranCoach I agree with you 100% wholeheartedly. The attorney that I use that was local he did file a new claim for me one or two I can't remember which but having a local attorney that you can go to his office and discuss strategy and take him paperwork after your appointment with the VA or if you have a local doctor. This attorney was pretty much fair and straight up he didn't have his own doctors or trying to make you pay for Nexus letter that he can compose or have his people compose. Fairness and somebody who's really fighting for you teamwork.