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What is the procedure for filing SMC-K?
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Question about lower leg SMC K
Just had Toe surgery Cheilectomy with plantarflexory bunion osteotomy and screw fixation right metatarso palflexory joint According to Code 5280 When the big toe points toward the second toe, a bunion can form on the outside of the big toe. If the bony bump is removed by surgery, then it is rated 10%. If it is so severe that it is as though the big toe had been amputated, then it is also rated 10%. Otherwise, it is not ratable. This is what was told me the absolute maximum evaluation (with the exception of a temporary surgical or convalescence rating) for the foot is 40 percent. Actually this is the maximum combined evaluation that can be assigned for all disabiliti…
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Somewhat confused on loss of use
Hello and I hope everyone is well. I am a little confused, on loss of use, I understand the term and the definitions etc. Where I am confused is do I apply for it. I asked the V.A. podiatrist to put it in my record for my right foot, she never did. In fact she spent 10 minutes with me, referred me for a brace and emg and hasn't seen me since. The emg showed some bad radiculopathy also by the way. I haven't been able to get a follow up though. We are talking eight months. I will be getting a mobility scooter this month from the V.A. or actually an Enhanced Motorized Wheelchair. I need to apply for the auto grant but I am unsure how to prove loss of use, do …
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What Form do I submit???
Hi All, Where, how, or what form do I use to submit for an SMC-K claim? Can I do it on ebenefits? Or do I have to send it in to my VARO? Thanks All!
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tdiu Smc K For Loss Of Use Of Creative Organ Due To Sc Back Pain?
So I am service connected for my spine (40%) Also SC for knees bilaterally And I am unable to ... It is too painful to... It is impossible to find a position that is bearable... The VA provided a pamphlet ... positions for intimate relations when you have back pain ... not kidding, got it from pain management department. This issue is well documented. So, is it ratable under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1114(k) below? And if so, should I address it with the request for SMC I'm about to post for suggestions? (I was granted TDIU and SMC was not addressed. SMC appears to add up to S for sure, but I am in fact recieving A&A services from the VA, so I'm also suggesting that A…
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