What is Special Monthly Compensation (SMC)?
Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) is a higher rate of compensation paid to Veterans due to special circumstances. Like the need of aid and attendance by another person. Or by specific disability. Such as a loss of use of one hand or leg.
What Qualifies For Special Monthly Compensation
Loss, or loss of use, is described as an amputation or, having no effective remaining function of an extremity or organ. The disabilities VA can consider for SMC include:
- loss, or loss of use, of a hand or foot
- immobility of a joint or paralysis
- loss of sight of an eye (having only light perception)
- loss, or loss of use, of a reproductive organ
- complete loss, or loss of use, of both buttocks
- deafness of both ears (having absence of air and bone conduction)
- inability to communicate by speech (complete organic aphonia)
- loss of a percentage of tissue from a single breast, or both breasts, from mastectomy or radiation treatment
The Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) Rate Table can be found here on the VA Website. We will review the qualifications for the different levels. But that will be in subsequent blog articles.
Have You Been Denied Special Monthly Compensation?
Cameron Firm PC has certified Veteran Appeals Lawyers on staff who will fight with you to secure the benefits you deserve. We understand the sacrifices you have made. Call our office at 800-861-7262 for legal help with your denied benefits. We are here to help you.
We will provide assistance for many types of issues on appeal, including, but not limited to: Dependency Indemnity Compensation, Agent Orange, Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), PTSD, and other mental health issues. Not included are Special Monthly Compensation issues.
This article is for educational and marketing purposes only. So, it does not create an attorney-client relationship.
