hello all..have an update, received the claim decision.
The level of SMC is confirmed and continued. Your compensation payment will continue unchanged.
The current level of entitlement to smc is confirmed and continued based on the evidence reviewed.
Pleas note the following determination was noted on your rating decision dated January 26, 2013. P1 is considered a higher level of SMC aid and attendance. (That's not true..the only thing the award letter mentioned was entitlement to aid and attendance)
SMC (P-1) Effective Date : 12/06/2011 Entitled to special monthly compensation under 38 U.S.C. 1114, subsection (p) and 38 CFR 3.350(f)(3) at the rate intermediate between subsection (l) and subsection (m) on account of schizophrenia, paranoid type with depression with additional disability, tardive dyskinesia, independently ratable at 50 percent or more from 12/06/2011. .
Ok...so there we have it...I have official confirmation that Im entitled to SMC p-1 (L 1/2)
With Children, SMC-L through SMC-N
Dependent Status
L
L 1/2
M
Veteran with Spouse and One Child
$3,897.79
$4,084.77
$4,272.51
However, Im still being paid at the L rate, I was hoping this claim would fix that but my payment will continue unchanged. So far Ive trying using IRIS, va 800 line and a VSO to resolve this. Could anyone suggest what to do next....thanks all!!