Guest Morgan Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 (edited) Carlie, Time to start a peeing:) hehehehe the VA has made good and the proof is in the account!!!!!!!!!! WHOO HOOO!! Scotty, This is wonderful! So happy for you. Don't forget the importance of having every disabling condition rated, especially if any could ever be a cause of death. And as John said, other ratings could merit SMC. If other conditions rate, or combine to rate, at least 60%, you would qualify for SMC S. Then if you ever need aid and attendance, you would qualify for SMC L. Sleep apnea is serious and can cause other serious problems. Be sure to follow your treatment plan. I wish you many days of excitement about your win. Thank you for your service. Carrie Edited February 13, 2006 by Morgan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 (edited) Morgan, what is SMC S Edited February 13, 2006 by Raven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Morgan Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 (edited) Morgan, what is SMC S Raven and Scott, It is 60% for other disabilities in addition to a single 100% disability. Here are the regs: (i) Total plus 60 percent, or housebound; 38 U.S.C. 1114(s). The special monthly compensation provided by 38 U.S.C. 1114(s) is payable where the veteran has a single service-connected disability rated as 100 percent and: (1) Has additional service-connected disability or disabilities independently ratable at 60 percent, separate and distinct from the 100 percent service-connected disability and involving different anatomical segments or bodily systems, or (2) Is permanently housebound by reason of service-connected disability or disabilities. This requirement is met when the veteran is substantially confined as a direct result of service-connected disabilities to his or her dwelling and the immediate premises or, if institutionalized, to the ward or clinical areas, and it is reasonably certain that the disability or disabilities and resultant confinement will continue throughout his or her lifetime. SMC S compensation is $2678 for veteran alone and $2812 with spouse 100% compensation is $2393 for veteran alone and $2528 with spouse Carrie Edited February 13, 2006 by Morgan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Thanks Morgan- Is this in addition to the 100% payment or do you have to give up one to get the other Raven Thanks Morgan- Is this in addition to the 100% payment or do you have to give up one to get the other Raven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottyp65 Posted February 14, 2006 Author Share Posted February 14, 2006 (edited) Morgan, But I will say this, I won't turn down ANY $. thanks. Edited January 3, 2008 by Scottyp65 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Morgan Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Thanks Morgan- Is this in addition to the 100% payment or do you have to give up one to get the other Raven Thanks Morgan- Is this in addition to the 100% payment or do you have to give up one to get the other Raven Raven, The SMC S replaces the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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