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Put in original claim Oct 2021 was granted sc for peripheral neuropathy May 2022 with no mention of SMC. May 2022 put in for SMC using decision letter for the neuropathy. July 2022 was awarded SMC based on the neuropathy. Put in for HLR for the effective date of the SMC as they only back dated it to my request not the condition that awarded it. HLR found duty to assist error and instead of just fixing the date they want me to do another C & P exam. I contested nothing from the initial award for sc for the neuropathy and only contested the smc effective date. To me, it seems like a witch hunt to try and reduce my benefits. In order not to have conflicting evidence I am considering skipping the exam as if they had enough information to award the smc in the 1st place there should be no reason for this exam.... Fyi I'm 100% P & T with SMC O because of the neuropathy.... Update 1: Options told to me by Va hotline are as follows 1. Go to C&P exam Roll of the dice could go either way 2. Skip C&P exam VA proceeds without it 3. Withdrawal HLR For go the back pay run no risk of a reduction Update 2: Not sure if it helps here's my SC's with effective dates 0% right ilio-inguinal nerve idiopathic small fiber neuropathy (10/2021) 0% left ilio-inguinal nerve idiopathic small fiber neuropathy (10/2021) 40% left upper extremity (dominant) idiopathic small fiber neuropathy (involving all radicular groups of nerves) (10/2021) 0% left external cutaneous nerve of thigh idiopathic small fiber neuropathy (10/2021) 0% right external cutaneous nerve idiopathic small fiber neuropathy (10/2021) 20% right anterior crural (femoral) and internal saphenous nerves idiopathic small fiber neuropathy (10/2021) 20% left anterior crural nerve (femoral) and internal saphenous nerves idiopathic small fiber neuropathy (10/2021) 40% left lower extremity idiopathic small fiber neuropathy involving multiple nerves (10/2021) 40% right lower extremity idiopathic small fiber neuropathy involving multiple nerves (10/2021) 0% left obturator nerve idiopathic small fiber neuropathy (10/2021) 0% Right obturator nerve idiopathic small fiber neuropathy (10/2021) 40% right upper extremity idiopathic small fiber neuropathy (involving all radicular groups of nerves) (10/2021) 40% chronic fatigue syndrome (10/2021) 100% posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with major depressive disorder and somatic symptom disorder (7/2020) 40% fibromyalgia (claimed as painful swollen stiff joints in entire body) (7/2020) 50% migraine headaches (12/2019) 10% costochondritis (also claimed as Tietze's Syndrome and rib pain) (6/2007) Link to the dbq for the C&P exam https://www.benefits.va.gov/compensation/docs/Peripheral_Nerves.pdf Thank you for your help

I applied for smc was granted it and they finally awarded the housing grant

Richard that is what I read as well. I am rated for incomplete paralysis which specifically mentions loss of use of all four extremities. (Upper Left & Right Lower left & Right) which is more than the limb as it is all 4 quadrants of the body. Any suggestions here as by what I read i should qualify?

You could apply for an increase for MH. If you can get it rated at 100% with your other disabilities that are service connected you would be considered homebound status and eligible for SMC S-1. Hope this helps

I have applied twice for the SAH grant and both times been denied (1 application & 1 appeal). I have provided documents from my doctor that I have loss of use of my limbs that leaves me having to utilize a wheelchair prescribed from the VA. I was recently service connected for both arms (incomplete paralysis) and both legs (incomplete paralysis). Should I appeal again using the new service connections? What am I missing here as the latest denial letter states I'm not eligible but by what I read I actually am eligible. I own the house I live in FYI. Service Connected for 50% migraines 10% Costochondritis 40% Fibromyalgia 100% PTSD 40% left upper extremity (dominant) idiopathic small fiber neuropathy (involving all radicular groups of nerves) 30% right upper extremity idiopathic small fiber neuropathy (involving all radicular groups of nerves) 60% right lower extremity idiopathic small fiber neuropathy ( Incomplete paralysis of sciatic nerve, severe with marked muscular atrophy) 60% left lower extremity idiopathic small fiber neuropathy ( Incomplete paralysis of sciatic nerve, severe with marked muscular atrophy)

I have spoken to the DAV and the FLDV VSOs and they state it is only awarded if paralyzed not loss of use like the grant states on the VAs website. This is why I am questioning what am I doing wrong.

I do own my home and have for 13 years. It is single level house.

I have applied twice for the SAH grant and both times been denied (1 application & 1 appeal). I have provided documents from my doctor that I have loss of use of my limbs that leaves me having to utilize a wheelchair prescribed from the VA. I was recently service connected for both arms (incomplete paralysis) and both legs (incomplete paralysis). Should I appeal again using the new service connections? What am I missing here as the latest denial letter states I'm not eligible but by what I read I actually am eligible. Service Connected for 50% migraines 10% Costochondritis 40% Fibromyalgia 100% PTSD 40% left upper extremity (dominant) idiopathic small fiber neuropathy (involving all radicular groups of nerves) 30% right upper extremity idiopathic small fiber neuropathy (involving all radicular groups of nerves) 60% right lower extremity idiopathic small fiber neuropathy ( Incomplete paralysis of sciatic nerve, severe with marked muscular atrophy) 60% left lower extremity idiopathic small fiber neuropathy ( Incomplete paralysis of sciatic nerve, severe with marked muscular atrophy)