Pay chart for January ... benefits In contrast, the SMC-Q designation provides a protected rate of $67.00, which has not been awarded since August 19, 1968. If a veteran has received this ...

The Department of Veterans Affairs' Special Monthly Compensation pays a higher rate than regular VA Disability Compensation to veterans who, as a result of military service, incurred the loss, or ...

The disabilities VA can consider for SMC include: The VA will pay higher rates for combinations of these disabilities such as loss or loss of use of the feet, legs, hands, and arms, in specific ...

How does a VA Rater make a decision? This is what you should keep in mind if you're applying The VA assigns disability ratings in increments ... Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) for severe ...