The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(k) for loss of use of a creative organ is denied because he is already receiving the maximum rate (SMC(o)) and cannot receive both SMC(k) and SMC(p).
The deciding factor: The Veteran's entitlement to SMC under section 1114(k) would result in an amount lower than his current SMC rate, as it does not exceed the maximum rate authorized under sections 1114(o) or (p).
- Claimed conditions
- loss of use of a creative organ
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 96%
- Decision date
- December 26, 2024
- Citation
- A24085981
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