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broncovet
I just got the envelope yesterday. SMC S was denied "even tho" my doc gave evidence that I was homebound, and, of course, I have not worked since 2003, and should be eligible for SMC S per Howell.
(From Alex website)
https://asknod.org/2014/08/25/cavc-howell-v-nicholson-what-smc-s-really-says/
In relevant part:
I noticed that the M21 manual "includes" references to Howell, but, that does not mean this rating specialist read it. He also did not read my evidence. Of course, I knew that GS9 rating specialists dont have the authority to award when it could mean 5 or 6 figure retro's, so its off to the BVA I go.
I am considering Berta's "cue method" even when the decision is appealable, since it is cue to not adjuticate smc s, whenever a single 100 percent is awarded (according to M21 Mr).
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