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SMC-L
Under 38 U.S.C 1114 (L) 38 CFR.3.350(b) loss of use of both feet. On my decision letter the va consider that I'm service connected for aid and attendance. I through 38 U.S.C 1114(L) 38 CFR 3.352( a) is the correct regulations for aid and attendance. Which is correct the va or me ?
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SMC L? should I be rated higher to SMC M
I received my award letter today and was granted increase to 100 ptsd/mdd/somatic syndrome disorder. previously I was awarded smc L in April for being so helpless,... but didn't have a single 100 rating in April... the VARO made an error...so now I think the VARO corrected the mistake in my April award and corrected it in my July award because I have a single 100 rating for ptsd...Question:My previous award or current award didn't include a Rating Decision Code Sheet, so do I call 800# to request this document?I don't know what disabilities the VARO is including in my helpless SMC L award in my A&A form. Question:If one or more of my disabilities in listed my origina…
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Is this correct SMC?
If a veteran has 100% PTSD/TBI , 50% Migraines, 30% Gerd, 10% Tinnitus and 0% ED plus Aid and attendance based on helplessness where should he be located on the SMC Chain? To give more info he was : 70% TDIU P&T (IU based solely on his PTSD)Effective Date : (June 27,2012) (date after being medically retired) Then received a 100% Scheduler P&T for PTSD with a Effective Date : (March 24,2018) He is already : (SMC-k, SMC-S, SMC-L SMC-L1/2 and SMC-P) would this be correct? And yes he lost the S when he got the L
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Does the Disabled Vet have to ASK for Special Monthly Compensation
FIRST...."THANK YOU" all for your service to this grateful nation! I am the wife of a Vietnam Vet, Navy. I "FINALLY" got him to apply for benefits, (Intent to file 8-26-16), and he is to see the VA doctor tomorrow, Chicago. (Ischemic Heart Disease). (METs 1-3) I have YEARS of private doctors records of when he had his heart attack 2004. He had to stop working in 2007. He had to wait one year, (NO INCOME) for one year until he could take early retirement. While I am doing all the research I can I am unsure as to 'how' or 'if' he/(me) is to ask for Special Monthly Compensation if, in fact, they deem his disability worthy. Please help me....help him…
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