Dec 1, 2018 · VA special monthly compensation (SMC) is a higher rate of compensation that we pay to Veterans as well as their spouses, surviving spouses, and parents with certain needs or disabilities. Find the 2025 special monthly compensation rates that may apply to you. Effective December 1, 2024.

These tables cover SMC (N 1/2), (O), (P), (R.1), (R.2) and (S). The tables are either with or without children. See With Children or Without Children above. To find a rate, pick on the rate table you think you want. Then click on the underlined hyperlink to jump to that table.

Dec 1, 2012 · To find the amount payable to a 70% disabled veteran with a spouse and four children, one of whom is over 18 and attending school, take the 70% rate for a veteran with a spouse and 3 children, $ 1,591 , and add the rate for one school child, $176. The total amount payable is $1,767.

Special monthly compensation under 38 U.S.C. 1114 (k) is payable for each anatomical loss or loss of use of one hand, one foot, both buttocks, one or more creative organs, blindness of one eye having only light perception, deafness of both ears, having absence of air and bone conduction, complete organic aphonia with constant inability to commun...

SMC Award Basic Hospital SMC Award Basic Hospital Code Abbreviation Rate Rate Code Abbreviation Rate Rate 1 K 108.57 N/C 45 h N/C 2 2K 217.14 N/C 46 h N/C 3 L 3804.04 3421.9 a 47 h N/C 4 L+K 3912.61 3530.47 a 48 S 3421.9 N/C 5 L+2K 4021.18 3639.04 a 49 S+K 3530.47 N/C 6 L+3K 4129.75 3747.61 a 50 S+2K 3639.04 N/C

SMC is additional monthly compensation given to veterans with combinations of disabilities or special needs that result in a higher level of overall disability. There are various SMC categories that cover multiple circumstances from the need for regular assistance (Aid and Attendance) to the loss of both legs, etc.

Feb 3, 2019 · Special Monthly Compensation, or SMC is extra compensation for disabled veterans, which is paid in addition to standard VA disability compensation. SMC is for veterans who have incurred the loss or loss of use of specific organs or extremities.

VA Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) is an additional tax-free benefit that can be paid to Veterans, their Spouses, surviving Spouses and parents.

Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) pays a higher rate than regular VA Disability Compensation to veterans who incurred the loss, or loss of use, of organs or extremities.

Oct 16, 2022 · Today, I’ll reveal and explain the new 2023 VA Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) pay rates. Generally, Special Monthly Compensation is additional monthly compensation given to veterans with combinations of disabilities or special needs that result in a higher level of overall disability.