To be eligible for SMC K for loss of use for my foot, does it need to be completely unusable? I got an increase in my flat feet from 10% to 30% today, I believe the reason is (have not received the BBE yet) is because both feet are numb from my ankles to my toes. Not I can still walk but do have challenges when putting on pants because I can't feel my feet unless it is a hard touch (they have done pin test on my feet and I have no idea where they are sticking it). It's also challenging when I dry off with a towel and need to balance myself on one foot. I am just not sure if that qualifies as loss of use.
Honestly my biggest concern is they will become so numb I wouldn't be able to drive since I won't know how hard or soft to push the gas or breaks.
I am not an attorney or an a credited VA rep. These are my personal opinions and experiences, always remember what worked for me may not work for you.
You as the veteran are your own best advocate and no one knows your disabilities better than you. It is highly recommended that you as the veteran research and verify that any opinion given meets your specific situation.
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To be eligible for SMC K for loss of use for my foot, does it need to be completely unusable? I got an increase in my flat feet from 10% to 30% today, I believe the reason is (have not received the BBE yet) is because both feet are numb from my ankles to my toes. Not I can still walk but do have challenges when putting on pants because I can't feel my feet unless it is a hard touch (they have done pin test on my feet and I have no idea where they are sticking it). It's also challenging when I dry off with a towel and need to balance myself on one foot. I am just not sure if that qualifies as loss of use.
Honestly my biggest concern is they will become so numb I wouldn't be able to drive since I won't know how hard or soft to push the gas or breaks.
I am not an attorney or an a credited VA rep. These are my personal opinions and experiences, always remember what worked for me may not work for you.
You as the veteran are your own best advocate and no one knows your disabilities better than you. It is highly recommended that you as the veteran research and verify that any opinion given meets your specific situation.
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This one is simple. Remember to research and you'll find everything. §3.350(a)(2)(i)(a),(b) (2) Foot and hand. (i) Loss of use of a hand or a foot will be held to exist when no effective fu
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To be eligible for SMC K for loss of use for my foot, does it need to be completely unusable? I got an increase in my flat feet from 10% to 30% today, I believe the reason is (have not received the BB
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I know I had a friend from Iraq who got Cute fever and loss the use of his arm and big toe. I believe they got him an adaptive vehicle so he could still drive. I believe they covered it all.
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