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what is SMC for being legally blind in both eyes?

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To begin, I claimed glaucoma and optic atrophy on my disability claim. In January 2016, my private eye doctor of 15 years, informed that I was legally blind.  He filled out the VA Disability Questionnaire and indicated that in both eyes I have severe glaucoma, severe vision field loss, cataracts, and optical atrophy.  In September 2016, I my decision response from the VA and says glaucoma was denied, no evidence in service treatment records, VA, and private medical records.  Yet, for optical atrophy, it was denied but indicates that my service treatment records shows that optical atrophy was evidenced and manifested in the military service but no evidenced in VA or private medical records.  In September 2016, I was certified as legally blind in both eyes and told to quit driving and attend a VA Blind Rehab for some special services.  I know, Special Monthly Compensation, is complicated but at what level would I qualify for?  My certification is blindness for both eyes.  Would you have any clue? 

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