New Claim I didn't file

[mclevela726]

Hello,
The VA is sending me to a C&P exam. Partially for a new claim that I did not file. When I went into eBenefits (I know it isn't completely accurate) it states that a new claim has been filed; as denoted by "(New)". The only problem is that I didn't open a new claim. Could the VA or a VA Doctor have opened this new claim?

Thanks.

[Berta]

If your 100% is solely for one SC,perhaps they are inferring SMC.......based on this:

" The "New" claim is for something I am currently rated for. I am, however, experiencing additional nerve/level involvement to what I had been for years. For instance, I've had Radiculopathies for years now, but I started having stabbing pains down the leg in question (marked "New" claim) which I hadn't had before. "

"As such, VA performed an MRI which, according to the Radiologist, correlated with my newly complained pains and of which were later affirmed by my Pain Clinic's Doctors. Could those Docs have filed a claim on my behalf?"

Docs dont file claims- VA can and should infer a SMC issue.

Pain is supposed to become a regulation.

I don't know what else to think the new claim could be about.

SMC S    A 100% SC rating for solely one disability and 60% for additional independent SC disability.(ies)

or SMC S due to Housebound status due to SCs.

[mclevela726]

*Update*

 

I received the Development Letter in the mail today. No mention of the upcoming C&P exam in it. No mention of what the "claim" is even for. Just says "We are working on your claim"?!

I know someone said they can be generic, but can they be this generic?!

 

 

[mclevela726]

Ms. Berta, what does SMC stand for again?

Thanks

[Berta]

SMC Special  Monthly Compensation.

New rates here:

https://www.benefits.va.gov/COMPENSATION/resources-rates-read-compAndSMC.asp

Explained here:

https://cck-law.com/news/special-monthly-compensation-explained/

And searchable at hadit for many discusssions on SMC.

[mclevela726]

Thanks Ms. Berta. I had figured it out in the meantime!