SMC L and L 1/2

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1. SMC L? should I be rated higher to SMC M

   I received my award letter today and was granted increase to 100 ptsd/mdd/somatic syndrome disorder. previously I was awarded smc L in April for being so helpless,... but didn't have a single 100 rating in April... the VARO made an error...so now I think the VARO corrected the mistake in my April award and corrected it in my July award because I have a single 100 rating for ptsd...Question:My previous award or current award didn't include a Rating Decision Code Sheet, so do I call 800# to request this document?I don't know what disabilities the VARO is including in my helpless SMC L award in my A&A form. Question:If one or more of my disabilities in listed my origina…

   Asked by Gunny, July 21

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3. New 21-2680

   So I spoke with my primary doctor who I spoke to about filling one of these 21-2680 since my psychiatrist pretty much had no idea what he was filling out spent a night doing it. Which had quite a few errors on it but I submitted it in anyways for a quick denial last month. My primary doctor fixed the errors spent a week filling it out for me to submit. Now that this is a new application using the 21-2680 in the past two months, how does that look when they make a decision he’s my primary doctor who has been caring for me only since 2016, and the psychiatrist since mid 2017 or does it even matter both are VA employees ? Well not sure how it will go I can prepare my meals p…

   Asked by jfrei, December 12, 2018

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4. SMC exam tomorrow

   So my exam is here tomorrow and I’m not sure if they will send me me to additional re c and Ps not worried I had 5 of them last year so they are all under one year the newest on increasing my migraines to 50% last week. But does anyone collect caregiver benefits and SMC L? If so would getting SMC L be evidence enough to be granted caregiver benefits if approved?

   Asked by jfrei, August 29, 2018

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5. Working and Aid and Attendance

   Hey, I don't have a job, but I'm in Voc Rehab to get a job. I think I qualify based on the severity of my mental disorder and how my wife helps me to get up in the morning, maintain hygiene, medication management, had to have knives and shavers locked up in my house, and no guns in my house. She is also my general caregiver, but I didn't qualify for the caregiver program because I think it's because I'm in voc rehab. My wife and I create goals for me everyday to accomplish. I can make meals with supervision. On my worst days, I can't get out of bed or attend to the wants of nature. On my good days, I'm good for about half the day and then I have a mood swing. Doctor is tr…

   Asked by Anthony333777, May 23

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6. SMC L

   Can you get Aid and Attendance and have a job?

   Asked by Anthony333777, May 22

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7. ptsd back pay

   BACK PAY: Does VA give retro back pay all at once or do they break it down...I used a va retro calculator and in low end and high end scenarios I came up with $40,000 plus....7 year back pay on one condition 5 years on another..long story short called VA because after waiting 2 plus weeks from receiving award letter they stated I had a payment of only half that being scheduled for this week couldn't give any info on any future if any payments

   Asked by Jerry E, April 13

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8. ptsd Put in for PTSD Increase and SMC L

   Good Morning, I have a few questions about SMC. I currently receive SMC S, for I have 70% PTSD and have 50% for Sleep Apnia, 40% for Fybromyalgia, 30% Migranes, 20% for Cervical Spine, and 10% for TBI and a host of about 9 other things all listed at the 10% Disability rating. Would they just look at new A/A that I just submitted or would they pyramid me to the SMC t? this is so confusing. Thanks for any help.

   Asked by Johnny Adams, February 21

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9. SMC L C and P Exam for PTSD - What to expect?

   SMC L C and P Exam for PTSD - What to expect? Applied for smc l c an p next month any advice appreciated.

   Asked by Tbird, January 12

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10. Put in for PTSD Increase and SMC L

    Question was moved to forum SMC Special Monthly Compensation

11. SMC L

    Can I get SMC L for Loss of Use for Diabetic Neuropathy

    Asked by 756pro, December 28, 2019

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12. SMC l

    can I get smc with %100 PTSD

    Asked by 756pro, November 17, 2019

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13. Is this correct SMC?

    If a veteran has 100% PTSD/TBI , 50% Migraines, 30% Gerd, 10% Tinnitus and 0% ED plus Aid and attendance based on helplessness where should he be located on the SMC Chain? To give more info he was : 70% TDIU P&T (IU based solely on his PTSD)Effective Date : (June 27,2012) (date after being medically retired) Then received a 100% Scheduler P&T for PTSD with a Effective Date : (March 24,2018) He is already : (SMC-k, SMC-S, SMC-L SMC-L1/2 and SMC-P) would this be correct? And yes he lost the S when he got the L

    Asked by taylor88be8, August 31, 2019

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14. SMC Benefits

    I have been out for a while with breathing and brain issues, which left me scared and shaken. I am getting treatment for both but, still nervous and lost without words about the two issues was brought up over 15 years ago. I would appreciate all help to see if I am receiving the correct SMC monthly benefits

    Asked by bigbetty3id, September 2, 2019

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15. What does this mean?

    (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 1114(p)) (4) Additional independent 100 percent ratings. In addition to the statutory rates payable under 38 U.S.C. 1114 (l) through (n) and the intermediate or next higher rate provisions outlined above additional single permanent disability independently ratable at 100 percent apart from any consideration of individual unemployability will afford entitlement to the next higher statutory rate under 38 U.S.C. 1114 or if already entitled to an intermediate rate to the next higher intermediate rate, but in no event higher than the rate for (o). In the application of this subparagraph the single permanent disability independently ratable at …

    Asked by Richard1954, July 7, 2019

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16. bigmoe52

    I was just awarded SMC a few days ago. I have not received the paperwork yet but eBenefits shows I was awarded on 3/20/2019 with an effective date of Nov. 21st, 2017. It also says I am SMC (L-1) . Can someone tell me what L-1 is and what is the monthly benefit rate for that? And will my benefit amount be retroactive back to the effective date of 11/21/2017? Thank you. Steve

    Asked by bigmoe52, March 29, 2019

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17. PTSD increase A&A added

    I have been TDIU P&T for over 6 years well since I medically retired from the Army for PTSD on June,26,2012 (PDRL). My current ratings are 70% PTSD. ,30%Migraines 30% Gerd 10% Tinnitus 0% ED combines total of 90% I was awarded VA Caregiver from 2012-2014 until my wife left me them I lost Caregiver question is if apply for a increase in my 70%PTSD and I have a DBQ signed rom a medical doctor stating “Total Occupational and Social Impairment” and the same MD filled out the VA Form 21-2680 A&A Form stating I need it. I’m also on SSDI since 2012 for PTSD as well I already have SMC-S and SMC-K What are my cha…

    Asked by taylor88be8, March 26, 2018

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18. Reading granted cases about AA

    Here’s a similar case to mine I’m reading October 23, 2008, entitlement to a rating of 100 percent for a TBI is granted, subject to statutory and regulatory provisions governing the payment of monetary benefits. The claim of entitlement to TDIU is dismissed. Entitlement to a 50 percent rating for the headaches residuals of a TBI is granted, subject to statutory and regulatory provisions governing the payment of monetary benefits. Entitlement to special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance is granted, subject to statutory and regulatory provisions governing the payment of monetary benefits. that being said if AA is awarded in this …

    Asked by jfrei, September 5, 2018

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19. AA examination

    I thought they were supposed to fill out the 21-2680 for aid and attendance when I looked under my health net it shows she sent in 13 pages of my past records which is fine but there was only a couple of questions in the exam from the form. Is it possible that the form was submitted and this was just entered into my health net records? I’m was looking for the statement of in absence of aid or attendance question and wasn’t in my posted notes. But lists my 100 p and tb for my sTBI residuals and a few other dx in my record.... IMG_3213aa.pdf

    Asked by jfrei, September 3, 2018

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20. Obtaining smc l

    I have been 100% pt since 2007. I have 2 other disabilities each rated 30%. I submitted new claims 2 months ago for mental disorders, sleep apnea, knee, diabetes and increase in 30% sinusitis. I frequently forget relative names, my wife has to manage my medications and I no longer can handle finances. My nuerologidt submitted letter that memory disorders more than Likely caused by my copd and sleep apnea. If awarded 100% for mental would I be granted l or s

    Asked by andrewdc, April 23, 2018

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21. SMC L aid and attendance

    I should know about my claim anyday its in last phase 70 tdiu depression anxiety asking increase and i already have 50 percent for sleep apnea.. I asked for aid and attandance and the dbq said that I need assistance and can not live indepandant. I dont know if this will be enough to increase to 100 but i think that should be good to win aid and attandance.. my question is do i have to be 100 percent to win or is tdui fine. I think i asked this before my memory horrible medication. plus 50 percent would that be smc l 1/2.

    Asked by adkins7b, November 6, 2017

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