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Benefits beyond the basic rating: Special Monthly Compensation, Permanent and Total status, and compensation for survivors.

Special Monthly Compensation (SMC): Pay Above 100% and Who Qualifies (2026)

October 16, 2026 by Norman Wong
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Special Monthly Compensation pays more than the 100% rate for severe disabilities. The SMC levels from K to R2, 2026 rates, and how to claim it.

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