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Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) Rate Chart – 2025

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Quick Reference for Veterans (No Dependents)
Effective December 1, 2024

📊 2025 SMC Monthly Rates

SMC LevelMonthly RateShort Description
SMC-K$132.74Added for specific anatomical losses (e.g., organ, limb, creative function)
SMC-L$4,767.34Aid & attendance, loss of both feet, or one hand and one foot
SMC-L½$5,014.00Combination of conditions slightly more severe than L
SMC-M$5,261.24Greater functional loss (e.g., loss of both legs at hip level)
SMC-M½$5,623.00Paired loss of use or severe combinations beyond M
SMC-N$5,985.06Loss of both arms or legs, or other extreme disabilities
SMC-N½$6,337.00Elevated tier due to combined impairments
SMC-O/P$6,689.81Highest standard level for catastrophic disabilities
SMC-R.1$9,559.22Aid and attendance + SMC-O/P base
SMC-R.2/T$10,964.6624/7 skilled medical care (nursing level)
SMC-S$4,288.45Housebound – 100% plus separate 60%

📌 Rates increase for dependents or with additional SMC-K entitlements. You may also receive multiple SMC-Ks in certain cases.

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Theresa "Tbird" Aldrich