SMC S

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1. lumbosacral SMC S, schedular 100, tdiu, P&T and working

   Hello All, I apologize anything redundant, i see this topic is overrun with similar cases but none ive found like mine exactly and Im hoping someone can help or provide some direction. Ive researched endlessly for an answer to my question. Im a medically retired fmf corpsman. Upon retirement in 2010 i was initially rated 80% (84) and ha a claim for tdiu as well as other increases. In 2013 after a c&p for psych and back injuries, I was upped to the following: 70% mood disorder (up from 30) 50% sleep apnea (up from 30) 40% lumbar (up from 20) 20% sternal injury 20% pectoral shoulder tear 10% cervical strain …

   Asked by zat954, March 25, 2016

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3. ptsd Am I Eligible Or Smc (S) Now?

   First time poster and have a question about SMC (S) I have been told both "YES!" and "NO!" as to my eligibility to apply. Can you please help me by providing your answer? And,how you came to logically/legally arrived at your answer? My situation is as follows: Army PDRL discharge - APR 2012 - 70% - IDES process (VA/Army both at once) ARMY RATED ISSUES:(ARMY USED VASRD %) 1. LOWER BACK = 40% 2. R. SHOULDER = 30% 3. NECK = 20% 40 + 30 + 20 = 70% VA FINALIZED IDES CLAIM - JUN 2012 - RETRO TO APR 2012 = 100% P&T VA RATED ISSUES 1. PTSD = 70% 2. BLADDER = 60% 3. LOWER BACK = 40% 4. R. SHOULDER = 30% 5. NECK = 20% …

   Asked by nwlivewire, May 18, 2014

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4. VA awarded SMC-S, then removed. Don't understand why?

   My claim was filed in Feb, 2014 and awarded in July, 2015. I am 100% schedular for back disability. I was awarded SMC-S during rehab (additional 100% ratings after surgery) for 2 hip replacement surgeries (in fall of 2004 & spring of 2005), secondary to the 100% schedular rating. The rehabs overlapped and SMC-S was awarded for total of 17 months (100% plus additional 60%). After the 17 months for rehab, I was awarded 30% for each hip for a total of 60% additional. The SMC-S was retro for the 17 months during 2004-2006, then they took it away after the 17 months in May, 2006. Shouldn't the SMC-S have continued based on the two 30% hip awards ((if added = 60%; if combin…

   Asked by HitemStraight, August 13, 2015

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5. Form 526Ez To File For Smc-S?

   Hi, Just got off the phone with VA and asked if I am qualified for SMC-S under Bradley V Peake and the lady told me to file EZ form 526. I told her it’s the statutory and I don’t need to file the form and she told me that’s the only way for rater to look at. What do you think? Below is my disabilities and I need you to tell me if it’s a shot or not. Thoracic 40% Right lower extremity(secondary) 10% Left lower extremity(secondary) 10% Cervical spine 20% Right dominant upper(secondary) 20% Headaches 30% Scares on face 30% Allergic rhinitis 10% ED(secondary) 0% IU approved on all above affective date of 1 Jun 2011 Depression (secondary)70% affective da…

   Asked by retroman, April 16, 2015

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6. ptsd SMC (S) Confused

   I'm rated 70% TDIU P&T for PTSD with MDD, no future exams, and cannot leave my apartment to work a 40 hour week. Or work, period. Trying to read into all these interpretations of what "substantially confined" means is confusing. What do I need to submit for this SMC "S", or am I not eligible? If I am eligible how do you request this, is it a claim? Or do you just write a letter? Thanks.

   Asked by bionoce, October 18, 2015

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7. Do I qualify for SMC-S

   I am 100% P & T for a service connected aortic aneurysm. I am 10% SC for hypertension. I am 20% SC for painful surgical scars , bilateral lower extremities. I am 30% SC for ischemic stroke with right homonymous hemianopia. I am 10% SC for tinnitus. I am also 0% SC for bilateral hearing loss. I am also 0% SC for peripheral vascular disease of the right and left lower. I represent myself , so I need advice as to if I qualify for SMC-S and if I do, how to go about filing for it.

   Asked by MFZ, February 9, 2022

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8. CUE I filed regarding SMC-S non-award; they are asking for Form 21-526EZ?

   Briefly ..... I received a decision on my claim on July 23, 2015. The VARO failed to award me SMC-S for bilateral 30% ratings. (30% each for each hip replacement). I am 100% rated P & T and the two 30% ratings combine with bilateral factor to 56.1% rounded to 60%. I was not awarded SMC-S for these ratings (100% plus 60% additional). This is what I filed CUE on. I posted back on August 15th the following post: http://www.hadit.com/forums/topic/63768-va-awarded-smc-s-then-removed-dont-understand-why/ , and I received excellent information and advise from this forum. I went ahead and developed my CUE request basically stating that the RVSR committed CUE in not awarding …

   Asked by HitemStraight, September 5, 2015

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9. ptsd Diagnosed housebound in 2008 by VA; is med diagnosis binding?

   Hi everyone! I started going to VA in 2008. I just discovered in my medical file that psychiatrist resident, as well as the head psychiatrist approved her diagnosis that I am housebound. That's 2 doctors. Then, over the next 2 years or so, many details in med record support housebound. Sep 09, filed disability. 50% granted. (ptsd, depression, cannabis dependence) Approx. May 2015, filed for increase. 100% granted, same as above. I filed NOD. My question regards this newly discovered evidence of record that shows since 2008, i was diagnosed housebound. I also have current evidence of housebound, it's no mystery around here that I don't go anywhere…

   Asked by Cannabis, March 26, 2017

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10. SMC-S PTSD CONFUSION

    CONFUSION!!!!!!!!!. For what it is worth here is a September post from a veterans wife "Hello everyone. My husband was just awarded sc for sleep apnea by the BVA. They sent it back to the RO to be awarded. This will now give him SMC-s since he is 100% for PTSD alone and the sleep apnea award will put his other combined totals above 60%. The va.gov website says he should see a change in pay in 1-2 months. Anyone with experience with this and how long did it take for your award to show up after BVA granted appeal? And do they give retro for SMC-s?" There seems to be confusion among knowledgeable veterans, advisers on different veterans forums as to wh…

    Asked by Dustoff1970, December 5, 2019

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11. SMC (S1)

    I received this notice on eBenifits after my claim was complete. Is this a permanent deal or is this a temporary award. Entitled to special monthly compensation under 38 U.S.C. 1114, subsection (s) and 38 CFR 3.350(i) on account of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) (also claimed as acquired psychiatric condition) rated 100 percent and additional service-connected disabilities of diabetes mellitus type II, right lower extremity radiculopathy (also claimed as lower extremity diabetic neuropathy), axillary cyst (claimed as cyst under arm), pseudofolliculitis barbae and tinea pedis (formerly evaluated separately as DC 7806 pseudofolliculitis barbae and DC 7820-…

    Asked by 25Unifrom50, January 17, 2018

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12. Would I qualify for SMC-S / housebound?

    After my heart attack in early April I have brain fog and am trying to determine if I qualify for SMC-S or housebound. I'm 100% P&T for 10+ years and filed a claim for heart attack at the beginning of May. I am not medically cleared to return to work yet. Bilateral ratings 20%, 20%, 10%, 10% = 48% Single ratings 40%, 30%, 30%, 30%, 20%, 10%, 10%, 10%, 10% Factoring in the bilateral and singles, I calculate 96% I also have a separate single rating of 60% I looked up SMC-S laws and found: Would I qualify?

    Asked by Vync, June 5, 2019

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13. I do not qualify for SMC s because my PTSD is secondary to my TBI

    I just learned something from a vso, and I'm checking it. I have always found that I get really good advice on this site thank you all I have a PTSD rating of 70% which gives me tdiu and is permanent and total. I have a TBI rating of 70%. I do not qualify for SMC s because the PTSD is secondary to the TBI. Is this correct?

    Asked by Okemos_Veteran74, April 24, 2018

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