09/16/2026
Special Monthly Compensation is one of the least understood parts of VA disability law, and one I'm asked about often at Comerford Law Office. SMC is additional compensation the VA can pay on top of a standard disability rating, in cases where a service-connected condition creates needs the rating schedule doesn't fully capture.
The qualifying criteria are narrow. They generally involve severe impairment, including the loss or loss of use of a limb or organ, blindness, being substantially confined to the home, or requiring regular help from another person with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating.
I want to be clear about the limits. A 100% rating by itself doesn't qualify anyone, and most veterans receiving disability compensation won't meet that standard.
If the description above sounds like your situation, my office can review your file before you draw a conclusion. Learn more about VA disability benefits at comerfordllc.com/veterans-benefits, and feel free to reach out anytime.