Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) Calculator

Check if you may be eligible for Special Monthly Compensation, additional payments for veterans with severe disabilities beyond the standard rating schedule.

What is Special Monthly Compensation?

SMC provides additional compensation beyond the standard disability rating for veterans with:

  • Loss or loss of use of specific body parts (hands, feet, eyes, creative organs)
  • Need for regular aid and attendance of another person
  • Being substantially confined to their home (housebound)
  • Multiple disabilities each rated at 100%

Enter Your Conditions

Add your service-connected disabilities and indicate any special circumstances.

Additional Circumstances

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SMC Eligibility

Add conditions and click "Check SMC Eligibility"

SMC Levels Reference

2024 monthly rates (in addition to base compensation)

SMC(k) $131.64/month (per instance)

Loss of Use or Anatomical Loss

SMC(l) $4847.05/month

Aid and Attendance or Housebound

SMC(m) $5339.31/month

Multiple 100% Disabilities

SMC(n) $5916.31/month

Higher Level Multiple 100% Disabilities

SMC(o) $6494.12/month

Anatomical Loss of Paired Extremities

SMC(r1) $8203.91/month

Higher Level Aid and Attendance

SMC(r2) $9414.26/month

Highest Level Aid and Attendance

SMC(s) $4430.63/month

Housebound (100% plus 60%+)

Important Disclaimer

This calculator provides general guidance only. SMC eligibility is complex and determined by the VA based on medical evidence and specific criteria. The rates shown are approximate and may not reflect your actual entitlement. Consult with a Veterans Service Organization (VSO) or VA-accredited attorney for personalized advice.