Anthony333777 Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Has anyone gotten Special Monthly Compensation L for PTSD alone? Can you share your story? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 HadIt.com Elder Buck52 Posted May 26, 2020 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted May 26, 2020 I Could be wrong here but I don't think a Veteran can get SMC -L a lone for PTSD? ....It more likely has to be a secondary condition related to or caused by the PTSD AND Medications like loss of use of A Body Organ or sense of smell eye sight ect,,,ect,,,or in need of another person for everyday living necessity's like> getting dress, transfers, feeding , bathing , nature calls and bedridden. and other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Lead Moderator ShrekTheTank Posted May 27, 2020 Lead Moderator Share Posted May 27, 2020 What is SMC-L SMC-L is a specific kind of benefit within the spectrum of Special Monthly Compensation. Special Monthly Compensation benefits are additional benefits above the regular scheduler compensation ratings. SMC is not awarded to compensate for economic loss. SMC is awarded to compensate for personal inconvenience and the overall severity of the disability. The L refers to a part of Title 38 of the United States Code. Am I Eligible for SMC-L? To qualify for SMC-L, the veteran must be rated at 100% service connected. Additionally, the veteran must meet one of the following: — Anatomical loss or loss of use of both feet — Anatomical loss or loss of use of one hand and one foot — Blindness in both eyes with visual acuity of 5/200 or less — Permanently Bedridden — In need of regular need of Aid and Attendance The first three eligibility factors in the above list do not leave much room for confusion and interpretation. Anatomical loss and blindness are generally clear cut. And you do not need to worry about the definition of permanently bedridden. If you do meet the murky definition of permanently bedridden, you almost certainly need the regular Aid and Attendance of another person. What Is Regular Aid and Attendance? Regular does not mean constant. Regular does not even mean daily. Regular means two or three times per week. Aid and Attendance means assistance with custodial care. Custodial care means assistance with more than one activity of daily living (ADL). The list of ADL’s is short. Bathing, dressing, transferring, eating, toileting, and personal hygiene are ADL’s. Activities like meal preparation and medication management are not ADL’s. If you require and receive assistance with at least two of the above activities on a regular basis, you are in need of the regular aid and attendance of another person. Conclusion If you are 100% service connected, and receive assistance with two or more activities of daily living as a result of that rating, you are entitled to SMC-L. If you receive assistance with ADL’s because of a non-service connected disability (i.e. age) or for a disability not connected to your 100% rating, you will not be eligible for SMC-L. GBArmy and caubulldog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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