E BENEFITS

[Millis]

Hi,

   I was hoping someone can explain to me what my e-benefits says about my compensation below. i don't understand the whole thing.

SMC (S-1)Effective Date : 07/29/2014

Entitled to special monthly compensation under 38 U.S.C. 1114, subsection (s) and 38 CFR 3.350(i) on account of status post patellofemoral arthroplasty with degenerative arthritis, right knee rated 100 percent and additional service-connected disabilities of radiculoapthy, left upper extremity (also claimed as fingers, atrophy and nerves), major depressive disorder to include anxiety (also claimed as posttraumatic stress disorder and panic attacks), impairment of supination and pronation, right (claimed as forearm and arm condition), medial and lateral epicondylitis, right elbow, impairment of supination and pronation, left (claimed as forearm and arm condition), painful scar, right knee, medial and lateral epicondylitis, left elbow, independently ratable at 60 percent or more from 07/29/2014 to 07/01/2015.

Rating Date : 07/05/2017

[Millis]

On 7/28/2021 at 10:25 PM, deedub75 said:

Did you have surgery on 7/29/14?  It looks like your were given SMC-S from 7/29/14 to 7/1/15.

Hi Sir,

  I did have surgery during that time

[Millis]

On 7/28/2021 at 10:25 PM, deedub75 said:

Did you have surgery on 7/29/14?  It looks like your were given SMC-S from 7/29/14 to 7/1/15.

Hi Sir,

   I did have surgery during that time

[Millis]

On 7/28/2021 at 10:25 PM, deedub75 said:

Did you have surgery on 7/29/14?  It looks like your were given SMC-S from 7/29/14 to 7/1/15.

Hi Sir,

  Yes i have surgery during that time.

[Millis]

On 7/29/2021 at 7:51 AM, broncovet said:

First, no one can explain ebenefits, certainly NOT VA.  Its often inaccurate, wrong, or out of date.   You need to look at the letter.  Wait for it if you have not gotten it.  

However, "if" what you posted is correct, you got SMC S (its about $325 per month), for a year for your surgery.  

AFTER a year after your surgery, they often reduce your knee rating, but I have no idea if they have done so, as this does not say.  

YOur letter(s) from VA will offer more information.  If you no longer have the letters, ask for copies.  

You may need to apply for an increase so you get SMC S now, also, and not just for a year in 2014.  To get SMC S you need a single 100 percent plus a combined 60 percent, OR be housebound in fact.  

 

Hi Sir,

  Thank you for responding. So, I Accepted a partial grant whatever that means.