chris_2pher

Amen to that. So true. I'm not SMC T but I'd give it up in a heartbeat. If there were a cure tomorrow for sure I would. I just found out my wife keeps pad with a list of actions and personality and problems and im embarassed now and I see why she's always scared or sad for me. Now there is more guilt.

First off, I'm so sorry to hear about your wife. My heart goes out to you and your family. My wife is a former Medical Assistant at Kaiser and my caregiver with the VA Caregiver Program. I don't have space-outs but I do have episodes where I don't realize where I am or remember how I got there. But I do snap out of it and say, "Nooooow I remember!". Then I continue my day. My wife does my meds from ordering and administering, as well as food prep. I burned my parent's kitchen. lol. Pretty much keeps me out of danger. I do not have representation yet. Depending on some outcomes, it may be beneficial. I'm wondering if I should regret simply applying for an increase. Now that they mention SMC and A&A as a possible result.

I'll make some copies and block out my info, then will scan. It'll take a bit because its 15 pages.

Hi Broncovet. Is there a way I can send you thru private message, some paperwork from the VBA?, so you can have a better idea of my situation.

Thanks for the enlightenment. So does this mean I get SMC in addition to my current VA Compensation? or does it switch over? I do have a caregiver, my wife, to assist with ADL as well. She had to quit her job for me. I'm wondering if she loses the Caregiver status and stipend if I get switched to SMC. I'm unsure why they may adjudicate me at SMC S since im not house bounded. I'm still confused for why they granted 100% rating for PTSD with TBI residuals rather than 2 individual ratings. Please forgive my multiple questions for I am still uncertain with the what-if scenarios. Simply worried.

Hello everyone. First post here. Hope all is well. Currently 70% PTSD with TBI and on IU since 2010. I also have 40% total of other ailments (back, neck, knees). My wife is my official VA caregiver and on the Post 9-11 Cargiver program. In 2018, I made attempts to get a higher rating but was denied not long after the OTC appointments. I then submitted an appeal to the BVA. In Feb of 2024, I received a letter from the VBA that a 100% rating for PTSD with TBI residuals was granted. A few more pages in the letter regarding Diagnostic Code 8045. It is written that the 'VA should consider the need for Special Monthly Compensation for such problems....." It also states a remand for sleep apnea. I have searched the internet about this topic but still don't understand. I did not apply for SMC at all. Does this mean they are going to switch me? What do they mean about remand? Please chime in if you have any insight. I would love to hear from you. Thank you in advance.