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Explore Special Monthly Compensation — additional VA pay for veterans with severe disabilities, loss of use, or need for aid and attendance.

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Shared formula: SMC levels replace base pay; SMC-K ($128.62) stacks on top. Dependents adjust SMC using the 100% rate difference.

Estimated monthly

$4,652.47

Base / SMC

$4,523.85

SMC-K

$128.62

  • SMC-L replaces schedular pay: $4523.85 (veteran-alone SMC table).
  • Combined / display rating 100% is shown for reference; pay uses SMC-L.
  • SMC-K add-on: +$128.62 (stacks with base / SMC levels / TDIU).
  • Total estimated monthly pay: $4652.47.

What Special Monthly Compensation covers

SMC pays above (or in place of) standard schedular compensation when disabilities are especially severe. SMC-K is an add-on; levels like L, S, R.1, and R.2/T generally replace schedular pay with a higher rate. Half-steps and combinations can change outcomes, so treat this tool as a planning aid.

Start with your combined rating and baseline pay chart figures, then model SMC scenarios here. Veterans exploring unemployability should also review the TDIU checker.

2026 rates used

This calculator uses 2026 veteran-alone SMC amounts (for example, SMC-K $139.87, SMC-L $4,900.83, SMC-S $4,408.53). Dependent add-ons can increase real awards. Confirm figures on VA.gov or with an accredited representative. Not affiliated with the VA.

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