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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.
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SMC-S multiple items
I know the regulation reads 1 condition at 100% and another 60% on top of that to qualify. However, If I have multiple joints (psoriatic arthritis) effected by the same condition that total to 100% and still at least 60% in other ratings, would that qualify for SMC-S?
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Bone Cancer
I'm 100% disabled for prostate cancer and filing for SMC for stage 4 bone cancer. I can't find what percentage it would be ratebale for and I have not been scheduled for a C&P exam. I've submitted all CT scans & MRI scans with letters from my doctors. In addition I've also filed for diabetes 2, neuropathy, sleep apnea and tinnitus. I've had a C&P exam for the diabetes & neuropathy with no decision yet also no C&P scheduled for the bone cancer. My question..what is the secondary rate for stage 4 bone cancer would it be SMC-S or somthing else? Will I receive SMC-K compensation for all the additional issues ? thank you for any help
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SMC Questions
Hello All, It's been a few years since I last signed on and it seems most of my data has been purged from my profile. I received my 100% P&T rating in the spring of 2016 backdated to the summer of 2015. My conditions have seemed to worsen over time and I am now considering applying for SMC for being both housebound and relying on my wife to care for me due to mental and physical issues. I do not have a service connected mental health diagnosis but have seen VA Psychiatrists since 2011. It appears that being housebound is a SMC S rating but I am unsure of where what I'm calling "aid and attendance" falls. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you!
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Migraines as a Secondary Condition
I have a 50% rating for PTSD and 10% for Tinnitus. I would like to file for a secondary condition for Migraines. I plan on having my doctor do a nexus letter for migraines. Just wondering which condition would have a better chance for approval, PTSD or Tinnitus. Any help would be greatly appreciated
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Need a 60% rating to qualify for SMC-S
Hello all, I've been trying to figure out a way to a rating increased to 60% so I can receive SMC-S. I'm already rated 100% P&T, hence the need for one disability to be rated at 60%. I've been looking through my ratings and I think my best bet is to try to get my 30% rating for insomnia disorder with bruxism increased to 70%. Of course, my insomnia has worsened a lot since I received a 30% rating for it in 2014 and I have extensive medical records showing how bad it's gotten. I even take Provigil now for excessive daytime sleepiness. I know there is not a specific rating criteria for insomnia so the VA rates it analogous to mental disorders. I have also been diag…
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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-…
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SMC’s
I was at 100% for, 60% back, 20% left and right sciatic and femoral nerve impairment, 60% neck with left ulnar nerve impairment, 10% left knee strain, 10% Tinitis, 40% bilateral hearing and 30% PTSD. Also loss use for left foot that was part of back claim. I asked for review for all disabilities. They came back with 100% PTSD. They took away separate nerve rating of lower legs and added it to back claim. They then moved me to SMC-S. In appeal in DC is right foot drop which I was first diagnosed in 2006 by private doctor. Also loss of use for left snd right hand snd left and right shoulder and bilateral buttocks all on appeal at regional level. We are waiting for dec…
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Why am I still getting SMC S1?
In February 2020 in eBenefits under the benefits tab the following was awarded to me after hernia surgery in Dec 2019 (hernia was a va comp disability; I file d for temp total disability for the convalescence time of the surgery; convalescence time was 30 days-Dr. Order). I began receiving the extra pay for the SMC- S1 in February 2021. My VA letter showed the showed the I had now been rated at 80% but with the inclusion of the SMC- S1 it is a lot more money than 80%. In May 2020 I called the VA 800 number and asked if I am still supposing to be receiving this amount of money with the SMC-S1? The guy said what's your latest letter say? I told him the amount (including …
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Housebound Question
Hello all, I was re evaluated for PTSD this month and was raised to 100% for Combat related PTSD from 70% also made P&T, I have the Following conditions : Tinnitus 10%,Lumbar 10%,Radicuapathy-secondary 10%,Pes Cavus 30%,IBS 30%,Sleep apnea secondary to PTSD 50%, Should I be eligible for SMC-S Housebound ? I was wondering if I should follow a NOD or submit a new Claim? Thank you for any guidance
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SMC (s-1)
I may be getting ahead of myself but I received a retroactive payment today so I looked on EBenefits. It stated that I was awarded 100% T&P SMC (S-1) for a nephrectomy I had done in September due to cancer on my left kidney (Service-Connected). I have been rated at 70% T&P since 2009 for sinusitis, torn labrum, and a few other things not related to my kidney at all. I guess my question is was this payment for the 2 months I was recovering at home or is this a permanent payment I will receive in addition to my disability payment? Of course I can wait for my paperwork to get here but curiosity is killing me! SMC (S-1)Effective Date : 09/20/2019 Entitled …
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SMC-S For Surgery
Hello All! I have been looking back though the history of my compensation claims because I and in the process of trying to get an earlier effective. I had surgery on my service connected ankle on 12/5/14 and I applied for temporary 100%. It was granted and I was paid at the 100% rate from 12/5/14 to 2/1/15. I was also given SMC-S during that same time but I didn't know this until a couple of years laters when I was looking under the benefits section in eBenefits. I am also service connected for bilateral pes planus with an effective date in October 2010. On 9/16/15, I had major surgery to basically rebuild the arch in my left foot because it was so flat to the p…
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