diabetes Smc For 100% Plus 60%

[fisherman]

I applied for under agent orange my diabetes II for my service connection from Viet Nam service in the first part of August. I am taking metformin 500mg twice a day, and told to diet and exercise. Today Sept 27 I received a phone call from the VA making an appointment for next Tuesday Oct 2 2012 for C&P for my claim. I don't know what to make of this because I thought I would have to go threw a big process to get this done. In my claim I didn't ask for SMC at this time will they award this without asking? I asked the person who called if I needed blood work and she said no just bring my medicines I take. Today I went to that C&P and the guy told me this was a simple matter, VA only wanted to make sure I had Diabetes II, He ask if I had any medical information other than the VA and I said no. I also got a package from the regional office with forms I signed at the DVA for no more evidence decide my claim. I am completely at a loss about this, could someone help me to understand what I should expect. I am 100%PTSD 40%hearing 10% tinnitus plus the diabetes rating, will I qualify? Many thanks

Edited October 2, 2012 by fisherman

[Pete53]

Just don't forget to ask for it the VA rarely automatically awards an S rating.

[john999]

I was entitled to "S" for over two years and did not know it. When I found out from Hadit member I asked for it and it became a CUE. I got the SMC "S", but I never would have if I had not asked for it and quoted Bradley vs Peake. You are not supposed to have to ask for a SMC but I sure would not trust the VA to do the right thing.

[broncovet]

John...

Exactly. If you expect the Va to follow regs in YOUR favor, you are likely to be disappointed. The VA, however, will follow the regs to the letter to deny you..if they have the chance.

[vetswifeIndy]

My husband is rated 100% for heart only, he isn't housebound. Would he be entitled to SMC or does he have to be 100% + 60?

Thanks everyone for your input and your service.

VetswifeIndy

My husband is rated 100% for heart only, he isn't housebound. Would he be entitled to SMC or does he have to be 100% + 60?

Thanks everyone for your input and your service.

VetswifeIndy

[Philip Rogers]

My husband is rated 100% for heart only, he isn't housebound. Would he be entitled to SMC or does he have to be 100% + 60?

Thanks everyone for your input and your service.

VetswifeIndy

My husband is rated 100% for heart only, he isn't housebound. Would he be entitled to SMC or does he have to be 100% + 60?

Thanks everyone for your input and your service.

VetswifeIndy

If he's rated 100% "solely" on his heart condition, he may be eligible for an smc "s" award, for either housebound(HB) or aid & attendance(A&A), otherwise he would need the addtional 60%. If his 100% keeps him from leaving the house to go to work 40 hrs a wk, he could receive HB.

pr

[broncovet]

PR

While I have great respect for your opinion, Im not "getting" what you are posting. The 2 ways I know of getting SMC for housebound, is the "100 plus 60" statuatory HB and "housebound in fact".

I dont get what whether or not this is a "single" 100% (or combined) has anything to do with it.