VA SMC R1 Requirements and How to Qualify

VA SMC-R1 Requirements: How to Qualify for Special Monthly Compensation Exceeding $10,000 Per Month!

February 9, 2025

Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) is an additional tax-free benefit provided by the VA to compensate veterans with severe service-connected disabilities that require extra assistance. Among the... continue reading

VA Special Monthly Compensation (SMC): What It Is and How to Get It!

February 3, 2025

VA Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) is a tax-free additional benefit paid to veterans with severe service-connected disabilities that go beyond the VA’s standard rating system in 38 CFR, Part 4,... continue reading

Here’s What It Means to Have a VA Disability Rating: Pay Rates & Benefits Explained

August 18, 2024

A VA disability rating is a percentage assigned by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to quantify the severity of a veteran's service-connected disabilities. This combined VA rating... continue reading

2025 va special monthly compensation rates

2025 VA SMC Rates & Charts

July 24, 2024

The 2025 VA Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) rates are projected to increase by 2.6%, effective December 1, 2024, with payments starting on January 1, 2025. These updated rates provide... continue reading

2023 VA Special Monthly Compensation Rates

2023 VA Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) Pay Rates

October 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... continue reading

Are You Eligible for Special Monthly Compensation?

February 9, 2022

Special monthly compensation (SMC) is a special form of VA disability payment intended to help veterans, spouses, surviving spouses, or parents who have certain needs or disabilities. Veterans... continue reading

VA Rating for Erectile Dysfunction Secondary to PTSD

How to Service Connect Your VA Disability Erectile Dysfunction Secondary to PTSD (The Insider’s Guide)

September 28, 2021

Hi Fellow Veterans, Brian Reese here, The VA Claims Insider, and in this expert-level post, I’m going to reveal and explain “How to Service Connect Your VA Disability Erectile Dysfunction... continue reading

Florida Veterans Benefits – The Insider’s Guide

May 22, 2020

This jam-packed post covers the Florida Veterans benefits military vets and their families get if they live in the Sunshine... continue reading

How to Get SSDI on Top of an Approved VA Claim

January 9, 2020

Nearly 4 million veterans live with a disability recognized by the VA and many are curious aout how to get SSDI. While the VA provides benefits intended to ease the financial burden you may face... continue reading

Is Rhinitis a VA Disability?

November 12, 2019

Rhinitis occurs when dealing with allergies, information of the nose, which causes stuffy nose runny nose, and is very annoying. As veterans, there is a way to get your rhinitis service... continue reading

Details of the VA’s Caregiver Stipend Program

November 5, 2019

Discover benefits provided by the VA's caregiver stipend... continue reading

How to File a VA Claim for Erectile Dysfunction

November 2, 2019

Making a VA Claim for Erectile Dysfunction is a little more challenging than a straight service connection. In other words, there are more steps for a Veteran to take before winning the claim.... continue reading

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