Event Details
NOVA Webinar Series:
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Special Monthly Compensation
Jim Radogna, Accredited Agent
Katrina J. Eagle, Esq.
Veterans Law Office of Katrina J. Eagle
Session 1: June 26, 2024
Session 2: July 17, 2024
2:00 p.m. ET
Overview
Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) is an extraordinarily complex area of veterans’ law, particularly at the higher levels. It transcends mere disability ratings, delving into intricate criteria such as functional limitations and self-care capability. Navigating the rules and interpretations of SMC can sometimes feel like threading through a twisting maze, leaving advocates grappling with its complexities.
In this comprehensive two-part webinar series, we’ll meticulously unravel those complexities. Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or a newcomer, you will gain essential information to navigate the full spectrum of VA compensation benefits.
Webinar Details
Part 1: Foundations of Special Monthly Compensation
In the first installment, we’ll delve into the foundational aspects of SMC. We will cover eligibility for loss of use; housebound status; aid and attendance.
Part 2: Navigating SMC Complexity
In the second part, we’ll dive deeper into the intricacies of SMC. Join us as we explore different levels of loss and the impact on SMC entitlement; intermediate SMC rates; special aid and attendance; and strategies for maximizing SMC. We will also provide you with comprehensive resources, to include a convenient reference guide and SMC calculator to assist you in assessing potential entitlement.
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Jim Radogna, a VA Accredited Claims Agent at the Law Office of Katrina J. Eagle, is deeply committed to serving our nation’s Veterans. With extensive experience and unwavering dedication, Jim represents Veterans at VA Regional Offices, the Board of Veterans’ Appeals, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. Click here for full bio.
For twenty-five years, Katrina Eagle has represented veterans nationwide in a wide array of issues involving benefit entitlements by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Together with her husband, VA Accredited Agent Jim Radogna, they represent veterans and their family members before all 58 VA Regional Offices, the Board of Veterans’ Appeals, the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. In October 2019, Katrina received the ABA’s “Making A Difference through Pro Bono Work” Award. She is a Certified Veterans Advocate (CVA) Instructor for the National Association of County Veterans Service Officers (NACVSO). Click here for full bio.
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