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SMC K for ED
Is it worth it applying for SMC K? I am service connected for Diabetes, Hypothyroidism, Depression, and Sleep Apnea. I am on multiple medications for all of these conditions. I also am obese due to the Thyroid issue and Diabetes. I am also diagnosed for PTSD and Anxiety but they are not service connected. I have talked to my VA PCP and he has prescribed me Sildenafil. I have been on this for years and it does nothing for me for ED. I have very little sexual urges and it has affected my relationship. Just wondering if it is hard to get SMC K?
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I have SMC Special letter K and waiting for an additional claim for another missing append
I have blindness iin one eye total ...and missing creative organ would that allow me to recieve more then the standard 128dollers of so how much. Will I also be able to move to another letter? Like m ..etc
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SMC K backpay
I filed a claim for loss of creative organ and was award the claim with SMC-K. The VA payed me back to the intent to file date. Should have I received back pay from the date loss of creative organ was documented in medical record.
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Ha, I got it! ( SMC K)
About two weeks ago I was granted service connection for ED, but the rating did not say one thing about a K award. I prefected an appeal and requested a K award it was mailed on 23 May. Well I just looked at ebenefits - under addition Benefits and look what it says, see the last entry. So it looks like they just took their time before listing it in ebenfits, but again nothing in the award letter mentions it. I Love it when a plan comes together ! You are receiving the following compensationsLearn More SMC (K-1)Effective Date : Entitled to special monthly compensation under 38 U.S.C. 1114, subsection (k) and 38 CFR 3.350(a) on account of loss …
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Awarded new claim for ED secondary to Diabetes II
So within 2 weeks my claim was approved for service connectiion for ED. They combined it to my Diabetes II rating. The only reason I even applied was for the K award. But.... they did not award K award, and the rating letter says nothing about consideration of SMC. What is they deal? I was positive ED that is service connected automatically resulted in K award. Could I have been wrong? I have already appealed lack of K award as CUE claim... what do you think? Thanks
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SMC-K Question
I found the answer to my question and as it was an ignorant question I replaced the text with the following. SMC is in lieu of a 100% rating exception being SMC K awards. SMC-K ratings are added to any other SMC rating (with a limit of 3 "K" awards).
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Backpay for SMC (k) or file CUE
Hello All, Brand-new to this great community. I was in the service from 1985-1989. I was honorably and medically retired with a disability for loss of use (right arm). 60 percent with a few scar disabilities. 60 percent loss of use 10/10/10 for scars. Last year I filed for PTSD/MDD/Somatic and was awarded 70%. But.... I was reviewing my disabilities in ebenefits and found that from 1988-2020 I was not getting the SMC (k) it was just awarded this benefit. - any thoughts - I tried to review all the payments but the information is limited I.e the payments are in ebenefits but not broken down by line item... Rated Disabilities Disability …
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Loss of Use for the Foot
To be eligible for SMC K for loss of use for my foot, does it need to be completely unusable? I got an increase in my flat feet from 10% to 30% today, I believe the reason is (have not received the BBE yet) is because both feet are numb from my ankles to my toes. Not I can still walk but do have challenges when putting on pants because I can't feel my feet unless it is a hard touch (they have done pin test on my feet and I have no idea where they are sticking it). It's also challenging when I dry off with a towel and need to balance myself on one foot. I am just not sure if that qualifies as loss of use. Honestly my biggest concern is they will become so numb I wou…
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SMC (k)
Have any Veterans ever received SMC (k) for loss of smell? Especially, if the Veteran has a 0% SC rating for it.
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Award
I have a question for you knowledgeable Hadit Vets. I am TDIU. I put in for ED under Secondary. I was awarded the SMC-K no rating as ED has no rating. I then put in for TMJ and Bruxism. My question is why was it awarded with a percentage? I thought all secondary claims go under SMC? I absolutely want nothing to do with filing a new claim separate from SMC. I am already 100 and only want to put in secondary issues if needed. So the main question is do some secondary claims filed receive a percentage?
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Smc K for ptsd house bound
I’ve heard to apply and I’ve heard they will award for housebound for ptsd even filed and printed the form and see the doctor tommorow...but is this true they will award for this? I mean I don’t go anywhere I’m not fit for anything in public I never seem to make it to any appointments due to panic attacks ect.....is it this simple as filing the form with my pcp ect? she handles all my meals and keeping me bathed ect ebennies let me file for it and just gave me a link and with instructions to have my pcp to fill it out. anyone with any experience or thoughts, advice or guidance here? It’s so hard to even ask for help or get anything out of t…
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C&P
Finally getting C&P done on both TMJ and Bruxism. Of course it is going to be done by QTC. BULLSHIT. Anyways when its completed it will all be worth it.
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