SMC-N (38 USC 1114(n)) covers paraplegia-level loss: both arms at elbow, both legs near hip, one arm near shoulder + one leg near hip, or loss of both eyes / bilateral no light perception. 38 CFR § 3.350 defines the criteria.
Eligibility Criteria
Loss of both arms at elbow
Loss of both legs near hip
One arm near shoulder + one leg near hip
Loss of both eyes / bilateral no light perception
Eligibility Flowchart
Both arms at elbow, both legs near hip, or total blindness?
SMC-N awardedReplaces base rate
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