Tune in to learn the VA #specialmonthlycompensation (VA SMC) rates at each level in 2025! #vabenefits #vacompensation #costofliving #veteransaffairs #veteransupport #veteransoftiktok #va #veteran #veteransofinstagram #militarylife #fy | Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick LTD

What is Special Monthly Compensation (SMC)? One of our VA disability lawyers, Krystal Lechner, explains what SMC is and the types of SMC available to #veterans. Read more about SMC here: https://www.woodslawyers.com/smc-disability-benefits-special-monthly-compensation/?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=BlogShare&utm_content=SMC reel | Woods & Woods, The Veterans Firm

The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced new 2026 Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) rates following a 2.8% COLA increase. These updates mean higher payments for veterans with severe service-connected disabilities — for example, those at the SMC-R2 level will receive more than $11,000 a month. Learn what this means for your benefits and how to ensure VA is paying you correctly. Watch the full breakdown! | Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick LTD