Aid & Attendence

[Bound4heaven]

Greetings,

My wife does the majority of my cares helps me dress, puts on shoes, ect. I asked my VA doctor if I qualified for AA and he wrote me a letter stating that I qualified for the critera for AA. The question I have is this. I do not receive visits from any health care nurse, as I am able to go to all medical appointements at the VA. My disabilites at the present time do not require any visits from an RN. My wife and family does everything.

I am currently rated at 100% with SMC loss of use both feet. Any thoughts? Thank you and God bless.

Bound4Heaven

[Rich T]

Yes, for the R1 rate if they are from seperate s/c disabilities.

Edited March 4, 2007 by Rich T

[windy city]

Yes, for the R1 rate if they are from seperate s/c disabilities.

Rch T,

I am rated 100% for PTSD and recieave A&A at the L rate for it plus I have other s/c issues which are causing me to loss the use of my lower extremeties. Should I apply for smc at the lou, wher would that get me.

[Rich T]

You would expect another "L" for LOU both lower, if the doc says they are s/c. Then you would have 2 "L's", and R1.

[windy city]

You would expect another "L" for LOU both lower, if the doc says they are s/c. Then you would have 2 "L's", and R1.

Rich T,

Thanks for your answer, I am glad that there is [people like you that have knowledge about alot of issues and is willing to help his fellow veteran.

[MrPain7]

Question for the Board:

I am presently rated 100% for epilepsy, 50% for feet 20% cervical strain and 10% lumbarsacral strain.

I receive the SMC award rated (s). I have pending case for loss of use for upper and lower extremities due to

radiculopathy caused by peripheral neuropathy the EMG stated the causes were my service connected cervical and lumbar disabilities if approved what position would I be hoping to receive???

Thank You

Benj.

[windy city]

You would expect another "L" for LOU both lower, if the doc says they are s/c. Then you would have 2 "L's", and R1.

Rich T,

Spoke to my DAV rep. about placing new claims for sc and smc but he told me to wait until my 2 appeals are cleared but they been in the system for a long time, what should I do takes his advice or proceed with my plans, placing my new claims.