SMC L and L 1/2

39 questions in this forum

1. Should I be entitled to SMC-L 1/2 ?

   I was just awarded an increase from 70% to 100% for PTSD-Combat and was awarded SMC-L for Aid and Attendance. I am curious if I should be getting SMC=L 1/2 as I have over 50% from below disabilities? I am still waiting on paperwork to come in, so they could have counted the 40% lower back in the A/A and even if they used the 20% shoulder towards the A/A I should still be entitled as I am over 50% from the remaining 4 that have zero to do with anything A/A. Also, I have never had SMC-S if that helps. Thanks 100% PTSD 40% Back 30% Chronic Sinusitis 30% IBS 20% Shoulder 10% scars 10% tinnitus 100% P&T with SMC-K and SMC-L…

   Asked by Tanker_God, October 23, 2022

   • smc
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2. On-Line SMC-l claim question

   I filed my 21-2680 aid/attendance form filled out by my PCP at the VA.I also submitted parts of my VA records that I thought would apply to my claim for aid/attendance. I just noticed that under "What You've Claimed" on-line it says the following: What you’ve claimed SMC - L Aid and Attendance (New) degenerative arthritis left hip (Increase) lumbar spine degenerative disease (Increase) plantar fasciitis right foot (Increase) right lower extremity radiculopathy (claimed as neuritis or radiculopathy bilateral legs/toes) (Increase) All I claimed is the SMC. It is listing most …

   Asked by 8th&IMarine, November 10, 2021

   • smc
   • claim
   • va.gov
   • aid
   • increase
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3. SMC-L

   Under 38 U.S.C 1114 (L) 38 CFR.3.350(b) loss of use of both feet. On my decision letter the va consider that I'm service connected for aid and attendance. I through 38 U.S.C 1114(L) 38 CFR 3.352( a) is the correct regulations for aid and attendance. Which is correct the va or me ?

   Asked by Lonniebrinson, January 15, 2022

   • 100%
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4. SMC-L Aid/Attendance Question

   I guess I need to know how to go forward. I am 100%P&T schedular AND TDIU. I intend on filing a SMC-L claim for aid/attendance. I became aware of the form 21-2680 (Exam for permanent need for aid and attendance). My Primary doctor is a VA doctor and will most likely not fill out the form. I have no doctor that I know of that can fill out the form for me. I know I can file for SMC-L online at E-Benefits but is the 21-2680 a NECESSITY for filing the claim? I have gathered the appropriate VA Medical notes which clearly show my need for assistance in adl's such as shoes/socks/bathing/trimming toenails as well as statements such as "Unable to perform ADL's" tha…

   Asked by 8th&IMarine, August 10, 2021

   • smc
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5. SMC-L Aid/Attendance Question

   I'm 100%P&T schedular AND TDIU. Prior to receiving my 100%, I had a THR in 2017 and received SMC for a year, which is standard. They then cut me off the SMC in Dec, 2018. When I won my appeal for numerous disabilities and was awarded the final rating in 2019, I did not receive SMC (aid/attendance). Three questions: 1- It is my understanding that when awarded 100%, the VA is obligated to consider SMC for aid/attendance regardless of whether or not it was included in the claim. Because I did not get it, does that mean they looked at it and decided against it? I was going to write an "informal" letter to my Regional Office asking them to look but don't know i…

   Asked by 8th&IMarine, August 5, 2021

   • smc
   • aid
   • attendance
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   2 answers
6. SMC-L & L1/2

   Hi Everyone, Thank you for all your valuable information that you provide. It has help me greatly! I have a question. I was just awarded a Special Housing Grant because of my eyes. I am legally blind in my left eye, and have glaucoma in both eyes. I found out I qualify for the SMC L or L1/2 plus SMC-k. Is there a form that i need to fill out and send to the V.A. I have received the BBE stating that I was approved for the housing grant. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Jimmer

   Asked by Jimmer, July 19, 2021

   • how to apply
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7. Is my hypoxic respiratory failure( COPD),oxygen dependent; considered Loss Of Use.

   I was wondering is Hypoxic respiratory failure (COPD) would be considered Loss of Use for SMC. Im on oxygen and always tired and fatigue. I just thought of this and just wanted the opinion of someone that is 100 times more smarter then me at these matters. I would think so because our short air supply and breathing from a machine, but I don't know. Can anyone help me understand.

   Asked by perffecto-jo, March 2, 2021

   • lou for copd
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8. Requirements for SMC-L Aid and Attendance.

   hello fellow patriots. Im looking to for some clarity of my smc-L for aid and attendance claim. I just had a higher level review officer hearing and was told i need not a combine 100% rating which i have but that i need a single disability to be rated at 100%. when reading the cfr i dont see that. the officer said i would qualify because of my need for aid and attendance is clear since ive been in the caregiver program for last 8 years but that i needed a single disability at 100%. is this correct? thank you guys and gals!

   Asked by Eddie6464, February 19, 2021

   • smc-l aid & attendance
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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, 2020

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10. am i eligible for SMC-L and how do I apply?

    hello, i was told to look into something called smc l. i dont know if i qualify or not. i was given a 100% permanent and total rating in 2015. here are my ailments. biploar disorder 70% Asthma due to jet fuel exposure 60% cystic acne due to jet fuel exposure 30% carpal, allergies, tinnitus each at 10% i also get ssdi 100% and they require me to use my sister to manage my finances. my sister also basically serves as my caregiver. without her i dont believe i can function. she does everything for me from finances, to taking me to appts, to reminding me and sometimes helping me clean. and more. would i be able to apply for smc-l and if so …

    Asked by chomperjones, December 3, 2020

    • disabilty
    • smc-l
    • smc
    • rating
    • applying for
    • cue
    • cue claim
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11. 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, 2020

    • smc-m
    • smc-l
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12. 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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13. 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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14. 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, 2020

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15. SMC L

    Can you get Aid and Attendance and have a job?

    Asked by Anthony333777, May 22, 2020

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16. 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, 2020

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17. 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, 2020

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18. Put in for PTSD Increase and SMC L

    Question was moved to forum SMC Special Monthly Compensation

19. SMC L

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

    Asked by 756pro, December 28, 2019

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20. SMC l

    can I get smc with %100 PTSD

    Asked by 756pro, November 17, 2019

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21. 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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22. 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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23. 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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24. 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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25. 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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