entitlement to SMC under PL 96-128, exists if the criteria contained in are met, and exists if the criteria contained in are met. Prior to enactment of a Veteran had to be entitled to SMC Note: PL 96-12, under in order to establish entitlement to SMC under and . i. Drafting and If entitlement to A&A is established under the provisions of then PL 96-128, Coding the Rating Decision cite relevant evidence and information in the to fully justify Narrative Awarding awarding or denying A&A, and Entitlement to use SMC code 43 or 44 in higher level care claims. A&A PL 96-128 Pay the rate allowed for SMC at the +k” level, plus the additional Note: “n½ amount allowed under or , whichever is appropriate. For more information on entitlement to a higher A&A allowance Reference: under , see M21-1, Part IV, Subpart ii, 2.H.9. 9. Entitlement to a Higher A&A Allowance 38 U.S.C. 1114(r)(2) Introduction This contains information on the statutory provisions for a higher A&A allowance, including information on entitlement to a higher A&A allowance under 38 U.S.C. 1114(r)(2) when to award a higher A&A allowance under 38 U.S.C. 1114(r)(2) evidentiary considerations for higher level of care processing claims for entitlement to a higher A&A allowance under 38 U.S.C. 1114(r)(2), and possible hospitalization adjustment under 38 CFR 3.552(b)(2). January 5, 2016 Change Date
PL 96-128, entitlement to SMC under exists if the criteria contained in are met, and exists if the criteria contained in are met. Note: Prior to enactment of PL 96-12, a Veteran had to be entitled to SMC under in order to establish entitlement to SMC under and . i. Drafting and Coding the Rating Decision Awarding Entitlement to A&A PL 96-128 If entitlement to A&A is established under the provisions of PL 96-128, then cite relevant evidence and information in the Narrative to fully justify awarding or denying A&A, and use SMC code 43 or 44 in higher level care claims. Note: Pay the rate allowed for SMC at the “n½ +k” level, plus the additional amount allowed under or , whichever is appropriate. Reference: For more information on entitlement to a higher A&A allowance under , see M21-1, Part IV, Subpart ii, 2.H.9. 9. Entitlement to a Higher A&A Allowance 38 U.S.C. 1114(r)(2) Introduction This contains information on the statutory provisions for a higher A&A allowance, including information on entitlement to a higher A&A allowance under 38 U.S.C. 1114(r)(2) when to award a higher A&A allowance under 38 U.S.C. 1114(r)(2) evidentiary considerations for higher level of care processing claims for entitlement to a higher A&A allowance under 38 U.S.C. 1114(r)(2), and possible hospitalization adjustment under 38 CFR 3.552(b)(2). Change Date January 5, 2016