questions about nursing homes

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Arrow :

I appreciate the info. But wouldn't the person who is disabled or a housebound patient have to be a veteran ? In reading thru the below, that is what I think it says ....

confused...

Larry

Special Monthly Compensation (SMC)
Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) is a rate paid in addition to (i.e., SMC (K)) or in place of 0% to 100% combined degree compensation. To qualify, a veteran must be disabled beyond a combined degree percentage or due to special circumstances (i.e., aid and attendance, loss of use of one hand, etc.). SMCs are referred to by the letters (K) through (R.2). These alphabetic designations follow the paragraph numbering system in 38 U.S.C. ?1114 (also see references to that in 38 CFR ?3.350 below).

Eligibility criteria, see 38 CFR ?3.350 (Special Monthly Compensation)
Rates, see Special Monthly Compensation (SMC)

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Aid & Attendance Allowance
An additional benefit paid to veterans, their spouses, surviving spouses and parents. This allowance is paid in all Compensation, DIC and Pension Programs. It is paid based on the need of aid and attendance by another person or by specific disability. Special Monthly Compensation (L) can at times be designated an aid & attendance benefit.

Eligibility criteria, see 38 CFR ??3.350 (Special Monthly Compensation), 3.351 (Special monthly DIC, death compensation, pension and spouse's compensation ratings), 3.552 (Determining need for aid & attendance, housebound).
See also Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) below.
Rates, see Special Monthly Compensation (SMC), Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) - Surviving Spouse or Parents, Improved Pension - Disability or Death.