hypertension Smc S Eligible?

[OSC]

I realize there are quite a few threads going on about SMC and I didn't want to hijack any of them with my question...Which is pretty simple (LOL) Am I eligible for SMC based upon my last VA award???

60 Nephropathy w/Hypertension

60 PN Upper Left

40 PN Lower Left

40 PN Lower Right

30 IHD

20 DMII

20 PAD Lower Left

20 PAD Lower Right

10 PN Upper Right

10 Scar L/R Carotid

10 Scar Abdomen

0 Hypertension

0 Surg Rt Ring Finger

100% P&T plus SMC (K-1)

OSC

[FormerMember]

If the TDIU is based on DM2 as the primary agent, the nephropathy could be used as the springboard for the extra 60% if it has nothing to do with the DM2. It provides the extra 60% above the TDIU. You must be AO presumptive with DM2 and IHD.

[OSC]

If the TDIU is based on DM2 as the primary agent, the nephropathy could be used as the springboard for the extra 60% if it has nothing to do with the DM2. It provides the extra 60% above the TDIU. You must be AO presumptive with DM2 and IHD.

Yes, I am AO presumptive with IHD and DMII.

The Nephropathy is DMII related.

The Hypertension itself is zero; but I take 2 VA medications for it; which got me the PAD, surgeries and scars on a previous VA-Go-Round and finally compensated for this time in the Nephropathy.

Like I mentioned earlier, I am concerned about any lowering, as I have had one already (PAD Right Lower from 40 to 20) which is why I am bringing it to the board for your opinions before stepping up and doing another filing.

OSC

Edited May 19, 2015 by OSC