Va Smc Levels

So if an individual has both feet amputated SMC-L and ALS independently rated at 100 the Category L would move up to a Category M or L ½ to M ½ etc.

Va smc levels. Loss or loss of use means amputation or no effective remaining function of an extremity or organ. Veteran with One Parent. Dependent Status N 12 OP R1 R2T S. There are about 60 levels of SMC divided into nine letter categories K-T.

Post Nov 20 2012 3 2012-11-20T0727. Yes its a long but worthwhile read. Veteran with Spouse and One Parent. SMC compensates for non-economic losses such as personal inconvenience and loss of use of a body part or body system.

SMC Rates Without Children SMC-N12 through SMC-S. Again the highest category for this principle is Category O. SMC calculation info is below for those of us it. Veteran with Spouse and Two Parents.

If three extremities two legs and one arm or one leg and two arms qualify for Special Monthly Compensation then the category for only two extremities is raised to the next ½ category. SMC s Todays Special Monthly Compensation series will focus on SMC s. Learn how we assign SMC levels L through O. Level K provides SMC for veterans who have for example experienced the loss amputation or loss of use of an extremity or organ.

SMC is one of the most complex VA programs. Some of the basic levels of SMC are loss or loss of use of a creative organ loss or loss of use of a hand or a foot total blindness of one eye deafness of both ears loss of voice housebound or aid and attendance. The amount of compensation for a single veteran without dependents at the SMC s level is 352185 per month as of December 2020. These SMC levels apply to specific conditions and situations.

You can view these conditions here. - I have not been able to find a reference as to how its calculated. Special monthly compensation rates for Veterans with dependents including children. VA considers the following disabilities for Special Monthly Compensation SMC.

What is considered loss or loss of use. VA can pay more compensation to a Veteran who lost or lost the use of specific organs or body parts due to military service. This applies to veterans who need assistance from another person to fulfill their basic daily needs. Effective December 1 2020.

These are SMC rate payment variations. How does the VA determine the level of SMC awarded. SPECIAL MONTHLY COMPENSATION SMC - Levels Calculated Here. Ratings above the SMC l level to include SMC m SMC n SMC o SMC p SMC r and SMC s are specialized multifaceted levels which are based on various specific combinations of anatomical loss or loss of use of designated extremities andor senses together with seriously disabling conditions and particular degrees of aid and attendance requirements housebound or bedridden statuses deemed medically necessary and explicit service-connection ratings.

Veteran with Two Parents. I found what I was looking for. This compensation can be provided in addition to SMC k as long as the service-connected disabilities are not the same in both claims. Level L contains the least severe of these conditions and therefore the lowest SMC rates and Level O contains the most severe and the highest SMC rates.

Level R may apply if you need daily help from another person for basic needs like dressing eating and bathing. Levels L through O cover specific disabilities and situations. So if a veteran has both feet amputated Category L and one hand amputation then it would be rated under Category L ½.