SMC S

83 questions in this forum

1. 160% = SMC

   I'm 100% plus 60 %, Can I get SMC R 1?

   Asked by Maurice, December 21, 2017

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3. A change in SMC S (Housebound)?

   Greetings Vets!! I'm rated 100% P&T for MH and other physicals disabilities and haven't worked in 8 years. I was on IU before and after being deemed unable to be retrained via voc rehab and also a ssd approval, I was increased to P&T. I just recently was informed about smc (s) from another vet with similar issues and not working as well. I checked over my award letter and it basically stated that I didn't qualify for statutory entitlement but that was all. I asked my VSO about it and he stated even though I'm not working and I only get out for appointments that I wouldn't get smc (s) due to the way the VA looks at the entitlement. He gave me the link to 38 CFR 3.3…

   Asked by deemac76, August 27, 2017

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   • smc s
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4. 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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5. Apprehensive about submitting for SMC S

   Here I am a year later and I have yet to submit 526ez for Smc S. I am attaching all the paperwork for my inferred SMC S. Along with an email I received from my VARO after she was contacted by Allison Hickey. (it did not help in my case) I feel like I am opening my self up for a complete review. I do not go to the VA and have not since 2003. The State VSO that I go to is ok. However he put down an eed of 2002. I told him I only requested eed back to Bradley vs Peake. I am all over the place with this. I received a lot of great advice last year, but when I try to apply it with the VSO and according to the tone of the email from the VA…

   Asked by glider222, June 28, 2016

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6. 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

   Asked by Jbo, December 5, 2021

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7. Can I claim SMC S

   I recently received a BVA award for HTN rating pending with 4 others being remanded to RO. My current ratings are Sleep Apnea 50, DMII 20, CAD 60, Back L5 S1 20, L-Knee 10, R-Leg Neuropathy 20, DJD L- Leg 10, depressed Mood 50, L-Leg neuropathy 10 Neurogenic Bladder 10, Sciatic Nerve Neurogenic 10. I was at 90% for several years and in Oct 2019 I had LAD by-pass surgery and was awarded 100% P&T. My goal was to continue to work my boss and I have known each other for 35 years so we worked out a plan so I would not have to travel much that lasted about a year so I have been unemployed since 1/2021. Any info on if I should file a claim would be Helpful, I thank…

   Asked by Spaceace1954, August 10, 2023

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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. 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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10. 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

    Asked by Leon2015, May 21, 2018

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11. Could I apply for SMC-S, a bit confused after reading

    I've read a lot and still confused about SMC-S . I've recently received 100% (P&T). The VA didn't consider me for SMC-S and I think I should have. I've read I should apply IU in order to get the SMC-S, but reading this blog is doesn't seem like I have to. I have been unable to work since August 2013. PSTD 70 IBS 30 URINE 40 SINUSTIS 30 MIGRAINES 30 KERATIS 20 …

    Asked by ChiefSC, March 30, 2016

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12. 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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13. hearing loss Currently SMC S - Confused on Elibility for higher level

    I am new to this forum and hope I am posting in the right section. My husband fought the VA for the last 10 years and in 2014, the Board of Appeals granted him 100% with SMC S, P&T. I am confused as to the levels of SMC and if he is entitled to a higher level of SMC due to a recent claim that was adjudicated, giving him a temporary rating of 100% for lung cancer for 6 months. His disabilities are as follows: PTSD with alcohol dependence - 100% Lung Cancer - 100% (temporary for 6 months) Bilateral hearing loss - 70% Tinnitus - 10% Right fibula stress factor - 0% Right foot degenerative joint disease - 20% Left foot degenerative joi…

    Asked by JRB 67, April 13, 2017

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