Learn about Special Monthly Compensation (SMC), specifically SMC-K. SMC-K is awarded to veterans who experience the loss or loss of use of specific body parts or functions. SMC is a higher form of VA disability compensation for veterans whose ratings don't fully capture the severity of their conditions. See how SMC-K compensation works, what body parts qualify, and the differences between "loss" and "loss of use."

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0:00 Introduction
1:30 What is SMC K?
3:05 How is SMC K different from other VA compensation?
4:15 What body parts and functions are eligible for SMC K?
5:22 Loss vs Loss of Use: Understanding the Difference
6:03 Common Mistakes the VA Makes with SMC K Claims
6:31 How to Appeal a Denied SMC K Claim