Dorothy Kansas Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 Hello Bros and Sis just thought I would give you guys an update. I was indeed granted the SAH but they did not increase my SMC. I am rated L 1/2 for A/A helplessness. I thought that I should have received something for loss of use but I guess not. They didn't even award a (K) award. Well we have to sale our home and have a sah home built. I'm scared of this process because heard horror stories. Anyone who has been through this jump in and share. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator broncovet Posted September 8, 2009 Moderator Share Posted September 8, 2009 Dorothy You are correct to be suspicious of the VA, since they probably messed up, or at least delayed your benefits so far. I recommend you enlist the help of a trusted friend, son, son in law, etc., who is knowledgeable with the VA and construction before you proceed. Ask lots of questions to your VSO, and keep a notebook of his/her answers. Also send an "IRIS" email your specific questions, then keep a copy of their answers, so they cant later say, "I never said that". You should keep a copy of any written corresponce you send the VA, and send it certified mail return receipt requested since the VA has a long history of "loosing" Veterans critical correspondence. A good VSO may be able to help you, tho you have to also watch them like a hawk, since some of them actually sabatoge your claims. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navydoc2 Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 congrats on your win and hope to hear of more success from the appeals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlie Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 Hello Bros and Sis just thought I would give you guys an update. I was indeed granted the SAH but they did not increase my SMC. I am rated L 1/2 for A/A helplessness. I thought that I should have received something for loss of use but I guess not. They didn't even award a (K) award. Well we have to sale our home and have a sah home built. I'm scared of this process because heard horror stories. Anyone who has been through this jump in and share. Dorothy, Congrats on the SAH grant. If you feel your SMC's should be higher, you know what to do as they have put you through the wringer before and forced you to learn so much. I'll send a shout out to someone on Specially Adapted Housing that's been through it and see if they respond, I haven't heard from him in along time, so I don't know. carlie Carlie passed away in November 2015 she is missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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