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broncovet...when I receive the rating decision code sheet I'll have more questions about my SMC L rating...right now I dont know what service connected disabilities the varo used to determine my smc L A&A helpless...I thought it would be SMC M, but I think it requires an additional 100 or two other rated at 50 not included in the A&A...confused

I received my award letter today and was granted increase to 100 ptsd/mdd/somatic syndrome disorder. previously I was awarded smc L in April for being so helpless,... but didn't have a single 100 rating in April... the VARO made an error...so now I think the VARO corrected the mistake in my April award and corrected it in my July award because I have a single 100 rating for ptsd...Question:My previous award or current award didn't include a Rating Decision Code Sheet, so do I call 800# to request this document?I don't know what disabilities the VARO is including in my helpless SMC L award in my A&A form. Question:If one or more of my disabilities in listed my original A&A form had ratings 60% or lower and in the future they became worse like "loss of use" and I requested a rating increase in the future... would that rating be considered 1/2 step or whole step or additional SMC L or not because it was included in the original A&A form...confusedcurrent disabilities: 100 ptsd, 60 ivds, 50 bilateral feet, 20 hip, 20 hip, 10 hip, 10 hip, 10 tinnitus, 10 tendinitis, 10% left footdrop, 10% right footdrop, neurogenic bowel control 0% and neurogenic bladder 0%.Question:If any disability worsen in the future to "loss of use"...would any of disabilities be rated as a second SMC L?

How does a veteran file a claim for major depression disorder cause by service connected back condition? Where does the veteran start this process? Please help guide this veteran in the right direction with the VA...

What happens at the 5+ hour session for Voc Rehab?