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Just approved for smcs-2
I am currently paid 100% va disability compensation. I was just approved for smc s when i look at the table for smc s it says 3776. is that what my new payment will be or is that on top of what I already get. I just can’t seem to get a straight answer or find the info.
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SMC-S, Returning to work Question
So I have called peggy more than once, also the DAV. No one can seem to answer my question. I was rated TDIU P&T + SMC-S by a BVA decision in late 2017, I recently filed for an increase on my knees & back which have gotten progressively worse since the last C&P in 2013. From that request of increase I am now rated 100% P&T. I have been in Voc Rehab for the past two years and trying to get myself to at least a part time position, I am still young and I want to be productive, Not saying those that cant work aren't but when i was volunteering it was a horrible experience, I was bossed around and treated worse than cheap labor and when I couldn't do somet…
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not sure what this means
Entitled to special monthly compensation under 38 U.S.C. 1114, subsection (s) and 38 CFR 3.350(i) on account of degenerative joint disease, right wrist (also claimed as arthrodesis) rated 100 percent and additional service-connected disabilities of tinnitus, left shoulder strain, adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood claimed as post-traumatic stress disorder, painful scars, right dorsal wrist, independently ratable at 60 percent or more from 12/23/2016 to 03/01/2017. Rating Date : 12/30/2019 I dont see any change in my pay so not sure what his is.
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tdiu how long does it last
I was awared 100% tdiu by the BVA going back to 8/2016 as of 2016. My question is will the continue permanently and there wasnt anything saying is was or not.I was 73 when was granted . thanks again
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SMC?
I am currently 80% IU p& t with 2 appeals still currently active. One is at the board and the other one is having a dro review. The one at the board is a TBI appeal and my dro review is a increase for migranes, which is currently 0%. My question is if granted the max for migranes which is 50% will this open me up for any SMC?... Current ratings are as follows 70% for ptsd, 20% for left shoulder strain, 10% for left ankle sprain and 0% for migranes.
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How to File SMC (S)
Tidings to all, I have been a background lurker for years and have used much of the information found on hadit to assist me. Labeled: Major Depressive 70% but receive TDIU 100% Permanent and Total Stress Incontinence 40% Migraines 30% Scars 10% Lumbar 10% Tinnitus 10% Breast 0% I filed for TDIU for Major Depressive back in October 2015. I Did Receive TDIU with P&T and backpay. However, By my estimation I should have been auto "entitled" to SMC (S) according to my innerstanding based on 100% and 60%. I Filed through ebenefits asking for special monthly compensation and they sent me a VA FORM 21-2680...now according to…
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Generic Letter From a Doctor For SMC S
I would like to know what information I would need from a doctor's note to qualify me for SMC S, please. I am at 90%/100 TDIU 70% TBI 70% PTSD./100 TDiu 20 vision 10 tinnitus 0% headaches smc k1
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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…
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Do I qualify for SMC’s ??
I’m going directly to the point after this. Do I actually qualify for SMC’s1?? I have 100% PTSD P&T 50% Sleep Apnea 20%TMJ 20%Right Knee 10%Left Knee I know I’ve a 70% combined rating and 100% for single disability. The requirements for Statutory SMC is to be 100% for one single disability and another 60% for a disability or combination of disabilities independently evaluated at 60 or more. The issue here is if the 50% for sleep apnea secondary to my ptsd condition can qualify for that combination of ratings? Or not?
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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?
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SMC S??
depression tdiu 50 percent sleep apnea just won tinnitus 10 percent is this smc s?
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Confused about how to qualify for SMC?
1) I been reading many things on SMC but I'm still confused so I will just lay my disabilities and hopefully someone can tell me if I initially qualify: 100% Overall Disability Rating 70%Mental Health (MDD) 60% GERD 50% Sleep Apnea and few other lower rated disabilities 2) Second question I read that the VA will automatically implement a SMC rating is you qualify, how true is this? Will I need to initiate the process if I qualify Thanks in advance
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