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WAC-Vet75
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WAC-Vet75 got a reaction from Espalda in Fyi - Statements In Support Of Claim By Others
Wow, this is the first time I've heard of such a thing! This is awesome that you shared this with everyone, and I have a feeling it just may save quite a few others from experiencing such a denial of supporting statement!
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WAC-Vet75 got a reaction from Maurice in Smc Additional Disability Ratings Are Added, Not Combined
From another thread I had started, there was a bit of discussion concerning SMC and additional disabilities. Here is a BVA case that shows once a Veteran is SMC eligible, any additional disability ratings ARE NOT combined....
http://www4.va.gov/vetapp10/files3/1021990.txt
At the outset, the Veteran has been awarded entitlement to
TDIU, effective June 10, 2002, primarily based upon his
service-connected acquired psychiatric disorder. Effective
June 10, 2002, the Veteran also met the criteria of having
additional service-connected disability independently rating
at 60 percent or more (left knee degenerative joint disease
rated as 30 percent, left knee subluxation rated as 10
percent, and left common peroneal nerve injury rated as 20
percent). As such, the record establishes the Veteran's
entitlement to SMC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1114(s)
effective June 10, 2002.
