SMC-M (38 USC 1114(m)) covers more severe loss combinations: both hands, both legs with no knee action, one arm + one leg (no elbow/knee action), bilateral blindness to light only, or blindness with need of aid. 38 CFR § 3.350 defines the criteria.
Eligibility Criteria
Loss of both hands
Loss of both legs (no knee action)
One arm + one leg (no elbow/knee action)
Bilateral blindness to light only
Blindness + need of aid
Eligibility Flowchart
Both hands, both legs (no knee), or one arm+one leg?
SMC-M awardedReplaces base rate
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