SMC Level O: 2025 Pay Rates & How to Qualify
Learn about VA Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) Level O. See the 2025 pay rates (over $6,600/month) and the specific disability combinations required to qualify.
Learn about VA Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) Level O. See the 2025 pay rates (over $6,600/month) and the specific disability combinations required to qualify.
Learn about Special Monthly Compensation (SMC(t)) for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). See the 2025 pay rates (over $10,900/month) and the three-part test to qualify for this critical VA benefit.
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The 2026 VA COLA is set at 2.8%. See how this cost-of-living adjustment will increase your VA disability, DIC, and other monthly benefits starting in 2026.
When your VA disability claim moves to Step 6, “Preparing Decision Letter,” it’s a clear sign that a decision has been made and you are on the home stretch. This post explains exactly what happens during this stage, how long you can expect it to take, and what comes next in the VA claim process.
Learn who qualifies for VA Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) Level N ½ and the 2025 payment rate. Find out if your combination of disabilities meets the criteria.
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At Cameron Firm, PC, we believe veterans deserve transparency. This guide explains the three main ways to check your VA claim status, what information you’ll see, and how to interpret the different claim phases.
Is your Philips CPAP or BiPAP machine on the recall list? This guide for veterans lists the recalled devices, explains the health risks, and tells you exactly what steps to take next for a replacement and how this may affect your VA disability claim.
At Cameron Firm, PC, we believe you shouldn’t have to fight for a benefit you’ve already earned. This guide will walk you through how the VA travel pay system works, the most common reasons for delays, and a clear action plan you can take today to get the money you are owed.