VA Special Monthly Compensation (SMC): Mental Health Ratings Over 100%

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Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick LTD

Күн бұрын

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@aaronvest7191 4 ай бұрын

I am with CCK right now. They have been awesome! And are great at explaining everything too you.

@CCK_Law 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for the positive feedback! We are honored to have been entrusted with your VA claim. Have a great day!

@kennymoncada6437 3 ай бұрын

They denied my case and is a appeal!

@markcinco8405 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for this discussion. I've never considered my problems possibly offering A&A benefits, but now I will.

@VirgieAnderson 2 ай бұрын

Great Job!! Thanks for all you do!

@Outdoorpizzaoven 25 күн бұрын

My non veteran wife is legally blind can she get A&A?

@nobodyimportant7804 4 ай бұрын

About 8 years ago I filed for unemployability due to my MH rating. Despite the evaluation saying I fit the 50% rating - which is what I had - they just gave me 100% MH rating P&T rating and with my other SC disibilities I have SMC-S. I don't have any evidence but I think they did that because it is less paperwork for them, but it kind of sucks for me. There are established rules for protected work environments and work trials that come with unemployability. Those don't exist with a 100% MH rating.

@stephentuohy9000 4 ай бұрын

This law firm is awesome. They have helped me so much. If you were denied by the VA, you have to start your appeal right away. It takes 5 minutes to do it online at MY VA DASHBOARD. Once the appeal has been dated on the VA site, call these guys or contact them on their site. Be patient. The appeal process takes time. These guys took my rating from 80% to 90%. They didn't stop there. Then I went to 90% unemployable. Then to 100%. I've gotten back pay in lump sums each time. Literally, thousands of dollars that I would have never seen.

@CCK_Law 4 ай бұрын

We’re thrilled we could achieve a positive result for you! Thank you for trusting us with your VA claim. Have a great day!

@stephentuohy9000 4 ай бұрын

@@CCK_Law You earned it

@GerryS-j9j 2 күн бұрын

Hello, I'm 100% p&t for PTSD with major depressive disorder. I can't leave the house without my brother (who lives with me) because I have panic attacks. He also helps me to ground myself when I get panicky. He cooks about 90% of my meals. Do we qualify for A&A and or Caregiver assistance?

@AuraRoseCats 4 ай бұрын

VA said my hubby was denied aid and attendance because he doesn’t need the help 24/7. Including even if he forgets to take meds or bath. 😢

@ST-lt4ls 4 ай бұрын

You need to file An appeal. The guidelines do NOT specify that it has to be 24/7! I am referring to A and A SMC. Not the pension program or caregiver.

@AuraRoseCats 4 ай бұрын

@@ST-lt4ls we might be outside the appeal window now 😢

@ST-lt4ls 4 ай бұрын

@@AuraRoseCats you have a year.

@sergeantmartinezful 4 ай бұрын

How does a person know if they are getting aid and attendance?

@MrFreshEdition 4 ай бұрын

Can the application be submitted via your VA.GOV account or do you have to mail in the form VA Form 21-2680 for Aid and Attendance? And How much is the stipend for a married couple with 3 children? Where can I find this information? Thank you for a very informative video. Much Appreciated!

@CCK_Law 4 ай бұрын

Hi! Check out our blog on Aid and Attendance here: cck-law.com/blog/aid-and-attendance-benefits/ Have a great day!

@MrFreshEdition 4 ай бұрын

@@CCK_Law Thank you very much for the information

@lisagh4515 4 ай бұрын

We were denied Aid and Attendance twice for my husband as a caregiver. He was 100% service connected disabled total and permanent. The first was appealed with a denial. The 2nd application was denied recently. We never was told to file a VA FORM 21-2680?? How do w

@MrFreshEdition 22 күн бұрын

@@lisagh4515 Aid and Attendance is slightly different. Aid and Attendance is paid directly to the Veteran you apply with the VA FORM 21-2680. In contrast, Caregiver is paid to the person providing the Care at GS-4 pay grade ($3500) with more comprehensive protocols.

@lisagh4515 22 күн бұрын

@@MrFreshEdition, so which form should I fill out?? Is it the one I just stated to be his caregiver?

@TheBknets32 4 ай бұрын

Aid and attendance is what used to be called caregiver support !!!

@zebduffey5698 4 ай бұрын

Incorrect, it's 2 separate programs. It's near impossible, unless you are a vegetable, to get caregivers approval

@becausehelivesministryintl6841 4 ай бұрын

Very good video. At least they are no taking or saying something that they dont know. Whats wrong with that?

@alhambra119 2 ай бұрын

Veteran is not competent financially and family with POA manage for him, there is no way he will get the smc? thank you in advance!

@qhutt6376 2 ай бұрын

Need yaw help in south flordia

@CCK_Law 2 ай бұрын

Hi! We have locations in Houston, Texas and Providence, Rhode Island but we represent Veterans nationwide. Give us a call at (844) 567-1185 for a free case evaluation. Have a great day!

@elizabethelliott397 4 ай бұрын

We don't grant smc for mental health

@gradybonds8467 21 күн бұрын

That’s not true at all.

@dwightatnip9487 4 ай бұрын

You say might be... Another words what you're saying is you don't know what you're talking about you don't know what the VA will do or not do

@EAWhite1984 4 ай бұрын

Since they are lawyers they likely wouldn’t speak in a way that is an absolute affirmative. So you are correct i believe that they don’t know. They are just going for a educated guess

@becausehelivesministryintl6841 4 ай бұрын

Even the people who work for the VA can't seem to be on the same page. SOOOO?

@nobodyimportant7804 4 ай бұрын

Mental health rating criteria is squishy because there are no objective tests for PTSD, depression, etc so it is not as exact as some other disabilities are. It is 100% subjective so vets experience a wide variance of ratings in very similar situations.