Whiskey13

Back after six months, which is pretty rude of me. The information I received from everyone here when my life went to hell was directly responsible for helping me through this. I cannot thank you guys and gals enough! I was originally rate at 80% and applied for TDUI after being unjustly fired for being a disabled vet. I applied in January and received the VA's decision last week. It has me more confused than ever. I have been bumped up to 90% with the following additions according to the letter; 1. Monthly Benefit - 3,400 (+1 dependant). 2. Dependants' Educational Assistance, Chapter 35 3. Individual Unemployability - Effective 9 Dec 14 4. Entitlement to Special Monthly Compensation based on Housebound 5.PTSD bumped from 50% to 70% 6. Sciatica bumped from 0% to 10% 7. All other ratings remain the same; bronchitis 10%, wrist 10%, lower back 10%. I understand how they came up with the 90% rating, but I am confused about being awarded Individual Unemployability and the SMC. Aren't these only awarded at 100%? They don't break down what monetary amount is applicable to what and I can't find anything that adds up to the montly amount they have awarded. Can anyone explain the 90% versus the IU? And the award of the SMC?