Bradley V Peake

[Berta]

In Chapter 17, Note 261 of the 2010 Edition of the VBM, NVLSP makes this statement referencing the CAVC Bradley decision:

"the effective date of payment for Special Monthly Compensation is not when the issue was specifically raised by the evidence,but when the evidence first suggested a need for this benefit."

This could give a veteran some leeway on any EED for SMC.

It is hard to interpret this statement however-

The VA had to send the VA van here to pick up and deliver my husband to their VA day treatment program due to his SC disabilities.The med recs from Day treatment verify that.

I guess that might be example of "suggesting" a need for the "S" award.

I am not using that however for my claim.(unless I have to)