SMC S

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1. Do I Qualify For Smc S?

   I was recently granted 100% P&T. I have one rating thats 100% SC and I have a bunch of individual ratings that add up to 59 which should round up to 60. When VA decided my claim they didn't say anything about SMC but after doing some reading here I believe it should have been inferred last year when they decided my claim. Since it hasn't been a year should I ask for a reconsideration or file a NOD. How should I proceed?

   Asked by whoami?, July 17, 2015

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3. Can Smc-S's Additional 60% Use The Bilateral Factor To Qualify?

   SMC-S additional 60% using bilateral factor can be found in the link below ...... Please follow this topic at this link: http://www.hadit.com/forums/topic/63768-va-awarded-smc-s-then-took-away-dont-understand-why/

   Asked by HitemStraight, July 28, 2015

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4. Heard Back From Ro After Emailing Ms Hickey About Smc-S

   I sent an email to Ms Hickey yesterday outlining my disabilities which meet the 100% IU, P&t + 60, back to 9/24/2002. I received an email at 430 pm from Ms Hickey's office saying they contacted my RO, in Maine to look into it. I just received an email from the director stating that when I was awarded back in 2003 they did not over look it as it was before Bradley vs Peake. If I wanted to claim SMC s to fill out the attached 526ez form and send it with pertinent private med records. Isn't this supposed to be inferred and why would I send private med records? How should I proceed?

   Asked by glider222, June 23, 2015

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5. I'm I Smc (S) Eligible

   I contacted a VA attorney to see if I qualified for smc (s). He replied with the following: As for SMC(s), you will need a 100% rating and a separate 60% rating (for a single condition different from the 100% rating). Unfortunately, we can't add other ratings to get the combined 60 for SMC(s). Here is my story. I've been 100% P&T since 2008. My ratings are below 100% -Asthma 30% - Skin disorder 10% - rt knee 10 % - left knee 10 % -right 5th finger injury 10% - onychomycosis and tinea pedis 10% -tinnitus I believe I qualify for smc (s) from what I've read and researched. Please advise if I'm wrong. My asthma is permanent in nature and will not improve per …

   Asked by bigwillienc, May 31, 2015

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6. Smc (S) Help

   I contacted a VA attorney to see if I qualified for smc (s). He replied with the following: As for SMC(s), you will need a 100% rating and a separate 60% rating (for a single condition different from the 100% rating). Unfortunately, we can't add other ratings to get the combined 60 for SMC(s). Here is my story. I've been 100% P&T since 2008. My ratings are below 100% -Asthma 30% - Skin disorder 10% - rt knee 10 % - left knee 10 % -right 5th finger injury 10% - onychomycosis and tinea pedis 10% -tinnitus I believe I qualify for smc (s) from what I've read and researched. Please advise if I'm wrong. My asthma is rated permanent in nature per va. I received …

   Asked by bigwillienc, May 31, 2015

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7. hypertension Smc S Eligible?

   I realize there are quite a few threads going on about SMC and I didn't want to hijack any of them with my question...Which is pretty simple (LOL) Am I eligible for SMC based upon my last VA award??? 60 Nephropathy w/Hypertension 60 PN Upper Left 40 PN Lower Left 40 PN Lower Right 30 IHD 20 DMII 20 PAD Lower Left 20 PAD Lower Right 10 PN Upper Right 10 Scar L/R Carotid 10 Scar Abdomen 0 Hypertension 0 Surg Rt Ring Finger 100% P&T plus SMC (K-1) OSC

   Asked by OSC, May 18, 2015

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8. ptsd Can I Get Smc S

   I got TDIU recently also ch 35 and champ va but I don't know if I qualify for anything I'm a noob to this, I want to put in for more claims that I have but I don't want any unwanted attention but do I qualify for smc? SSDI TDIU no future exams 70% PTSD 10% bilateral foot 0% ecemza 0% bilateral shoulder Currently looking to file for lower back for 3 Dengerative disc, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, both knees, tinnitus which was denied as an infantrymen

   Asked by DD0351, April 27, 2015

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9. Smc-S To 1994

   Every once in a lifetime, you have to stand up for what they have been denying you for twenty years. Here's a primer on the perfect way to write a Writ. Belts and suspenders on every request so there can be nothing misconstrued. VA loves to feign confusion on what you are asking for. I expect they won't have any trouble reading this one. It hit the CAVC's doorstep yesterday morning at 1153 Hrs L. Bob, Leigh and Allison got their copies today as well. On the heels of Gene Groves' Writ, it ought to make quite a splash. https://asknod.wordpress.com/2015/01/09/cavc-the-birth-of-a-writ-act-ii-scene-1-the-pucker-factor/ Clear Prop.

   Asked by FormerMember, January 9, 2015

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10. tdiu Pretty Sure They Gave Me Smc S

    My claim just went to complete on ebenefits. By doing a little math in pretty sure they awarded me SMC S. I thought something like this would be used for p&t vets or tdiu vets. But I am just scheduler. I haven't received my bbe yet so I can't be sure, but my AB8 letter still has a 5 year appointment. Is there anything I have to do now that I have the S? Or are there any other benefits I can ask for now? Like having my wife be my caregiver if I have to quit working? Just need that p&t first. Thanks.

    Asked by mariorivera830, October 1, 2014

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11. ptsd Request A Review Of My Recent Ratings And Whether I Qualify For Smc-S

    Greetings fellow veterans, This is my first posting so hopefully I have not violated any rules on how to ask a question...if I did, I apologize in advance. Here is my current situation. Retired from the Air Force last Sept and just received a 100% rating for the conditions below. My VSO wants to pursue smc-s but after reading various postings, I am very confused on if I even qualify. I would greatly appreciate any comments/advice any of you have on this matter: Ptsd--70% Migraines--50% Sleep Apnea--50% Ibs--30% Ivds--10% Radiculopathy--10% Sciatica--10% Tinnitus--10% Arthritis--10% All conditions were rated P&T except for the Ptsd which I am scheduled …

    Asked by golopes74, June 21, 2014

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12. Smc (S) Chronic Fatigue Syndrome & Parkinson'sand

    I filed a claim for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome as secondary to parkinson's. They called me in for C&P and Doctor diagnosed me with CFS, stating that fatigue is debilitating, constant and almost totally restricts veteran of routine daily activities. Veteran cannot do any yard work, no repairs around house, cannot participate in any recreational activities. He sits at home at all times, and when he goes out to a medical appointment, he becomes even more exhausted and has to go to bed afterwards. Symptoms: Generalized muscle aches, generalized weakness, joint pain, sleep disturbance and forgetfulness and sore throat. Doctor states that these symptoms are frequent or…

    Asked by warren, April 21, 2014

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