2 100% Ratings

[rapsellsr]

Ok, here is the deal. I started VA in 20, got 20% in 07, 100% in 08. Under Nehmer, we were just told that he is 30% from March 07, 60% from March 2010, now another 100% plus qualifies for SMC A & A (not sure if this is right). Can anyone tell me, do we get retro money or not. I am soooooo confused!!

[Berta]

"Under Nehmer, we were just told that he is 30% from March 07, 60% from March 2010, now another 100% plus qualifies for SMC A & A (not sure if this is right). Can anyone tell me, do we get retro money or not. I am soooooo confused!! "

It appears you will get retro but I am surprised that the letter (if it was a letter from a Nehmer Team) didn't state how much.

Since you are Nehmer, did you contact NVLSP yet? Their email addy is here.

NVLSP is making sure anyone on their contact list falling under Nehmer-will get the proper retro.

[rapsellsr]

We have not received the official Nehmer letter yet. This was told to us by the DAV. Thanks to all who have helped us.

[rapsellsr]

Ok, the official word is 30% from Sept. 07 (I was already getting 20% DM and 60 % from March 2010, both from IHD. I have been 100% from Oct. 08. They also said we are entitled to SMC based on housebound from March 2010. Help, help, trying to figure the math--too fuzzy!! Which SMC and will they take the 30 from the 20 or how does that work. Thanks for all the help.

[Berta]

"SMC based on housebound from March 2010."

That would be the SMC "S" award rate.

Go to

http://www.va.gov/

and click on the Site map at bottom of the VA home page.

Then click on Disability Compensation

Then click on the link to Disability Comp rates.

When you see the S rate- it will show for 2009 and 2010 as $3,143 per month for vet with spouse. This includes the 100% comp rate plus extra for the S award.

That is the S part but I dont know about the other parts of the award.

The regular comp as well as SMC is at this link.

"I have been 100% from Oct. 08" Was this paid to you already? If so subtract it from any retro figure you add up from the rate charts.

I tried to figure out my retro under Nehmer and gave up.

Edited April 19, 2011 by Berta

[rapsellsr]

My wife and I looked at the tables. why would it not be smc I

[Berta]

It could be higher than the "S" award.

Not enough enough here to know what level they will grant to you.

The letter should explain it all.