Understanding the Different Levels of SMC Level O Special Monthly Compensation SMC Level O bears the highest degree of severity. Consequently SMC Level O contains the highest SMC rates. When you are trying to determine which category you might qualify for SMC, remember only one Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) rating can be given for Categories […]
Different Levels of SMC Level N ½ Special Monthly Compensation SMC Level N ½ is given to eligible veterans with particularly significant impairments or combinations of disabilities. To Be Eligible The following conditions qualify for a N ½ Level Rating for Special Monthly Compensation (SMC): Amputation of one elbow and amputation of one arm so […]
Understanding the Different Levels of SMC Level N SMC Level N has different levels. Some of the SMC conditions refer to the VASRD. The VASRD (Veteran Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities) gives detailed requirements for assigning Military Disability Ratings. Each rating in the VASRD is meant to reflect how much the service member’s ability to […]
Different Levels of SMC Level M1/2 Understanding the Different Levels of SMC – Level M1/2. There are several different levels for Special Monthly Compensation. A condition can only be categorized under ONE of the categories between L and O. The following conditions qualify for a rating under Level M ½: Level M ½ Amputation of […]
Different Levels of SMC Level M Understanding the Different Levels of SMC Level M. The VA will give additional disability pay called Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) in cases where the disability is so severe that the regular ratings are not fair or adequate. For example, the loss of one hand and a foot is more […]
Different Levels of SMC Level L½ Understanding the Different Levels of SMC Level L½. The VA can pay additional compensation to a Veteran who, as a result of military service, incurred the loss or loss of use of specific organs or extremities. Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) is paid to a veteran who incurred the loss […]
Understanding the Different Levels of SMC Level L SMC Level L, Special Monthly Compensation, is a compensation to a veteran who, as a result of military service, incurred the loss or loss of use of specific organs or extremities. Loss, or loss of use (LOU), is described as either an amputation or, having no effective […]