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SMC S is only for housebound?

I am currently employed, so VBA may have felt HB was not authorized. Confusing to me as to why they included form 21-526. I've already sent in a NOD for effective date Sept 2014. Wasn't sure about SMC-S criteria since I'm not IU. Without IU, appears I am entitled to file under 100% plus 60%. Knowing that will help to word the response, and if the CUE applies to filing for SMC - S, I can state that in my letter. You guys are outstanding- appreciate the support.

Hi Berta, My mistake, I was listing SC percentages from ebenefits. Sorry for the confusion. Appreciate your response. To clarify I do get SMC K The most current rating letter it list under Issue/Contention states: CAD with hypertensive heart disease (also claimed as chest pain, shortness of breath and angina) (previously rated as left ventricular hypetrophy (DC7011)) 60% assigned and Explanation: We have assigned a 60 percent evaluation for your left ventricular hypertrophy..... A higher evaluation of 100% is not warranted for arteriosclerotic heart disease .... VA does not state anything about further SMC but did mention DEA Chapt 35 eligibility/granted. Your overall or combined rating is: 90% Effective date Apr 1, 2009 100% Effective date Sept 26, 2014

Long time reader, first time posting. Confused about SMC. 100% SC P&T scheduler. Confused because in my last letter RO sent form 21-526 but no explanation if I should complete. I still have 2 unrated claims for lumbar spine and sciatica - which are currently rated at 0% service connected. Been through a C&P for both. Would I qualify for SMC? 60% CAD - heart -hypertensive heart disease 50% Sleep Apnea 30% Lft Ventrical - heart 30% Migraines 30% Bilateral Plantar Fasciatas 20% Prostatitas 10% Hips 10% lft shoulder 10% rt shoulder 10% lft knee 10% tinnitus 10% eczama 10% GERD 10% wrist 10% Cervical spine degenerative disease