What qualifies for VA SMC?

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SMC(s) is available to veterans who:

have a 100 percent rating and an additional disability rated at or combining to 60 percent or more, or.
who are substantially confined to his or her dwelling or immediate premises as a result of a service-connected disability.

How do I get a veterans C file?

Veterans can obtain their C-Files by requesting a copy from their local VA Regional Office. Usually, veterans must submit VA Form 3288, Request for and Consent to Release of Information from Individual Records. It can take many months to receive the C-File back from VA after the request is submitted.

Do ex spouses of deceased veterans get benefits?

Survivors Pension Surviving spouses of deceased veterans are eligible for tax-free monthly pension benefits if they meet certain net worth and income requirements set by Congress. Those unable to work or perform daily activities can also receive a supplemental allowance.

What does VA cover for burial?

VA will pay up to $796 toward burial and funeral expenses for deaths on or after October 1, 2019 (if hospitalized by VA at time of death), or $300 toward burial and funeral expenses (if not hospitalized by VA at time of death), and a $796 plot-interment allowance (if not buried in a national cemetery).

Is VA SMC hard to get?

While it’s uncommon for the VA to award SMC and later take it away, it’s possible. This would only occur if your service-connected disabilities improved to a level that no longer qualifies you for SMC. However, many of the disabilities that first entitle a veteran to SMC tend to be extremely severe and permanent.

Is SMC added to VA disability?

*SMC(k) is added to a veteran’s standard disability pay. It is also important to note that veterans may qualify for higher special monthly compensation rates if they have eligible dependents.

How long does it take to get my VA C file?

How long does it take to get C File from VA? Due to the current VA Claims Backlog, if you request your C File electronically (via email) from the Department of Veterans Affairs Evidence Intake Center, you can expect to get your VA C File in 10-12 weeks.

How do I get a copy of my C and P exam?

How Do I Request QTC Exam Results?

If your regional office is open, you can simply go to the office and ask for a printed copy.
You can file a claim through the Freedom of Information Act.
You can contact your agent at the Department of Veterans Affairs, or your claims agent, and ask for a copy of your results.