Texas community resource
VA Special Monthly Compensation
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Higher-rate VA compensation for qualifying severe disabilities or special needs.
How to get help
File a disability compensation or related compensation claim online, by mail using VA Form 21-526EZ, in person at a VA regional office, by fax, or with an accredited representative. VA assigns the applicable SMC level based on the evidence and qualifying conditions.
Who this service helps
Eligibility depends on detailed SMC level criteria, including qualifying amputations or loss of use, blindness, deafness, being permanently bedridden, needing daily aid and attendance, or being housebound because of service-connected disabilities.
Where this service is available
Service area: Nationwide; available to eligible residents of the listed West Texas counties.
A service area describes where help is offered or who may be served. It is not necessarily the organization’s physical location.
Location and contact
Source and verification
Source: Public-source listing
Cost / fees
No application fee.
About this service
Special Monthly Compensation pays higher compensation rates to qualifying Veterans and, in specified circumstances, spouses, surviving spouses, and parents with certain disabilities or needs.
Other resources that may help
Before you contact this provider
CVF Community Connect provides resource information for public convenience. Availability, eligibility, services, hours, and other details may change. CVF Community Connect does not guarantee eligibility, availability, acceptance, or services provided by listed organizations.
Help us connect more people with resources
Online donations are not available at this time. Volunteers can still help CVF Community Connect research, verify, and maintain public resource information.