I was originally awarded 80% rating upon medical retirement. Recently filed for an increase and just received the notification letter. I’m at 100% for mental health, and then I have combined ratings for other things that total another 90%. Do I qualify for SMC-S? If so, do I have to file for it or is it added automatically because of my rating?
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LKF050813
Hi all,
I was originally awarded 80% rating upon medical retirement. Recently filed for an increase and just received the notification letter. I’m at 100% for mental health, and then I have combined ratings for other things that total another 90%. Do I qualify for SMC-S? If so, do I have to file for it or is it added automatically because of my rating?
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Welcome, To answer your question, they should do it automatically. The issue is they don't always do it. So you might need to ask for a review to get it to trigger. I am currently at the BVA
Lemuel
My suggestion is to fill out the form. Take it to your primary care for their input. It then stays in VAHA is my understanding and is handled the same way as PCAFC. I could be wrong about that. Bu
broncovet
LKF...posted: Great question, even tho I have answered it before..its hard to find sometimes. In short, This is a myth perpetuated by the VA and assisted by VSO's.. Remember, y
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