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My bank account got a boost this morning due to a retro deposit as a result of a grant for an increase from R-1 to a R-2 rating. I filed a ready to rate claim on Feb 1, 2021. My C&P exam was preformed on Feb.12, 2021 and the claim was granted on March 16, 2021. I also was awarded an increase on Chloracne from 0% to 20%. I was awarded another 30 % for painful scars. I have seventeen rated scars, most scars are from four to fifteen inches long. I did not file on the scars, they were discovered on the C&P exam and awarded as a result of VA's duty to assist. I also have a COVA case pending for an earlier effective date of SMC R-1. I have won a joint motion for r…
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R1 to R2
Now that I am rated at R1, my wife asked me the other day how do you get to the R2 SMC rating? That question I would like to know also. My wife does give me bowel and bladder care regularly due to my MS, and she is paid by the VA monthly for that. Thanks for any help.
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Special Monthly Compensation - (SMC-S)
Hello, I am 100% permanant & total & trying to find out if I am eligile for SMC-S. I am rated at 70% for depression/PTSD/Military Sexual Trauma, I do not have any other ratings higher than 50%. Am I automatically eligible for SMC-S housebound? I called the VA but no one could explain SMC-S to me?!?! Confused & Lost, please help! I want to file a claim for SMC-S. Can I get it? Thanks Confused & Lost Veteran.
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SMC-T and what does this mean exactly?
What exactly does this mean? I. VA Interpretation of Public Law 111-275 Under this proposed rule, VA will directly implement 38 U.S.C. 1114(t), which states that an additional award of SMC is payable to a veteran who, as the result of service-connected disability, is in need of regular aid and attendance for the residuals of traumatic brain injury, is not eligible for additional compensation under 38 U.S.C. 1114(r)(2), and in the absence of such regular aid and attendance would require hospitalization, nursing home care, or other residential institutional care VA would also make clear that a veteran entitled to this benefit shall be paid during p…
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Am I there yet?
Yes I am there. My appeal only took eight months. In October , 2015, I was awarded loss of use of a hand and a foot and got the vehicle grant w/adaptive equipment and the SAH grant. I appealed that decision because upon any new 100% grant the VA is obligated by statute to consider A&A as an inferred issue and they failed to do that. In December 2015, I appealed the decision because A&A was not considered as an inferred issue. My contention was, I was awarded SMC "L" for loss of use of two extremities in the decision. Had the VA considered A&A as an inferred issue at the time of that decision as they should have, I would have qualified for regular A&…
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Help?
Is there anyone I can get to help me fill out my application for SMC(t)?
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Working Toward R-1
I recently filed a claim for the VA to look at my total record and determine if the totality of my service connected condition combine qualifies for a second SMC L-aid and attendance determination or that of SMC O or R1. I had researched the BVA site and internet the last few years and found that such determination where, for a time, hard to find. However, now there seems to be an abundance of search determinations for me to review and pattern my case by. One case that is very similar to mine is actually posted here by Jamescripps2, I believe his name here is. Also, I have profited greatly, knowledge wise, from periodically reviewing ASKNOD. His post are a combination…
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Sent notice of scheduled c&p for aide and attendance
I am rated 100%. I am a recent lower ext amputee due to rated diabetes. Had my va claims helper fill out claim for smc k for loss of foot. He also applied for housing adaptation grants, and informed me of clothing allowances and auto grant. A few days ago i recieved overnight fedex, notifying me of cp exam for aide and attendance. I think it is for smc r1. Is the r1 pay rate in addition to my va disability rate? Or is it one or the other?I also recieve the smcs pay in with my va disability check. This is all new to me. Thanks for replies
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Mistake
Fellow Vets. Be careful when you put in for Special Monthly Compensation. I put in for TMJ and it never was filed under SMC. It was filed as a new claim but I attempted to file the claim on E-Benefits using SMC and well it was not put in as SMC. I was granted 10% TMJ which did not increase and no retro. I am now trying to appeal it, or let me rephrase that. I am sending a notice along with form 0995 as supplemental stating there was an error in filing. We shall see.
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SMC (R1) EXAM: IS SMC (R1) A PHYSICAL EXAM OR VERBAL?
All, Does anyone know if the SMC (R1) exam is a physical exam (ROM DEGREES) or is it an INTERVIEW or combined? The thing that is confusing me is that according to the VA, this SMC (R1) exam is scheduled for 4 hours? I was told that a form 21-2680 is going to be used by the VA medical provider? I would like to prepare myself for the type of examination (verbal or physical or both). CP
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SMC- R1 EXAM APPOINTMENT, WHAT TO EXPECT? HOW TO PREPARE?
Fellow Hadit members, I am reaching out for advice in regards to an SMC-R1 exam appointment for 100% PTSD, bilateral sciatica (40% L, 40% R, and lumber50%) coming up in 2 weeks. I am filed for SMC INCREASE (+) TO SMC-R1 for A/A due to the ongoing deterioration of my conditions. The reason for the increased file is due to my bowl and bladder problem, the limited mobility of my legs (have fallen, unable to do any minor activity), and my ongoing PTSD which has gotten worse. My wife and sons are taking turns assisting me with the day to day tasks (bathing, dressing, standing, in/out of the vehicle) and need to observe/monitor me due to my PTSD aggressive reactions,…
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I think i am there
R 1 states if u have in home care by a licence agency under the care of rn. Well I just got a&a from the va hospital for 2 day 8 hr. Which was a refferal It is all pay for by hospital. On paper work it say with out these services I may need nursing home care. ? I am 100% iu p&t for my neck 60% depression 70% elbow and hand 40% for over 20 year with no smc. What my chance
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