Navy04 Posted August 2, 2016 Author Share Posted August 2, 2016 Well my claim moved to Prep for Decision this morning. All you guys have posted alot of Great Info. I just wish that I understood the SMCs like you guys. I talk to alot of Vets at the VAs and they always tell me to apply for this or that, I just dont understand it all. This whole process has been so stressful. Along with the fact that I am having Surgery on Friday this week to Have an Implant put in to make my Bladder work correctly. I am SC at 40% for the Bladder issues, so I guess I will put in for Temporary 100% and a New Claim for an Increase as well. Thanks alot guys for the Support. I Love all my Fellow Vets, and God Bless!!! ArNG11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy04 Posted August 5, 2016 Author Share Posted August 5, 2016 Well my claim for PTSD increase and A&A completed today on Ebenefits but I see nothing. That whole process was quick, only a few months, but very stressful. I submitted a ton of Evidence and letters along with having to go thru 2 C&Ps. I hope that I receive the BWE next week with good news. Thanks for the support and all the info given by the positive folks on Hadit Hope you guys have a good weekend. God Bless ArNG11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy04 Posted August 15, 2016 Author Share Posted August 15, 2016 Update: I received the BBE last week. I was denied the Increase for PTSD and kept at 70%, but my VA MH Doc is completing the DBQ as we speak. The claim moved to fast to get that Completed in time. So I will see what the DBQ says and go from there As far as the A&A, weird thing is it was Denied due to it stating that I met the Guidelines but am currently listed as Having a VA Caregiver, which is my wife, and She is being paid at the Highest Tier. I am assuming that the VA is saying that they dont approve Both, either one or the other. I will look more into it. I am 100% Permanent, So I really submitted this Claim to challenge the VA and get them off my Back. They have been Reviewing the Hell out of me Since Last Year, again even though I am Permanent. So though the process and exams were brutal, I am glad to make it thru the Claim, and show the VA that I am not going to sit back and take the Crap!!! Hell I am having yet 2 more surgeries over the next 12 days!!! Thanks all for the support and God Bless ArNG11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FormerMember Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 That's pretty much what I said in Post #4 of this thread. You cannot pyramid remuneration for the same disabilities. SMC S (or maybe L) or.... SMC T but not both. seminoles 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oceanbound Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 13 hours ago, Johnny Adams said: Good Morning, I have a few questions about SMC. I currently receive SMC S, for I have 70% PTSD and have 50% for Sleep Apnia, 40% for Fybromyalgia, 30% Migranes, 20% for Cervical Spine, and 10% for TBI and a host of about 9 other things all listed at the 10% Disability rating. Would they just look at new A/A that I just submitted or would they pyramid me to the SMC t? this is so confusing. Thanks for any help. Make a new thread. You brought up an old one and many will think that something was posted for this thread of 2016. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roko1982 Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 ok so this is a great thread guys, So i have been wondering some of the same things, SO i am 100% P and T with SMC L1/2 pay grade. but my awards are k L and p im paid at a L1/2 then an extra 110 for loss of organ. with loss of use of an upper extremety. so i always thought if i applied for my wife to be a caregiver, that i would just lose some of that extra comp and gain a little back in her account? or do i keep my rate then if she is approved its just an extra payment for her? I dont think i am an extreme tier maybe a tier 2, i require help with getting dressed, and cooking, and if i have to shave beings how my dominate arm has lack of control and movement. so do i apply for the post 911 caregiver for her? then 2nd question would be if i apply for this does it open my cases back up for re evalutation as im opening new claims again? this is a complex subject many reps cannot even answer these questions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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