Wondering if you can submit another VA Form 21-4138 for the same claim? The answer is yes—you absolutely can. Even if it’s for the same diagnosis, you can send in an updated or new 21-4138 at any time. If you’ve got more details to add, a better explanation, or new buddy letters, don’t hold back. There’s no limit to how many Statements in Support of Claim you can submit. If you’re filing for PTSD, make sure you also complete VA Form 21-0781. That’s the stressor statement form, and it’s critical

VA recently updated the M21 manual, and many veterans are asking how it affects SMC-T, especially for TBI with Aid & Attendance. The big question: Will VA now automatically grant SMC-T? Short answer: Don’t count on VA to do it automatically—yet. But the update gives you something powerful to point to. What you should do now: • Submit VA Form 21-4138 explicitly citing the updated M21 provision • State that you have TBI, are already granted SMC-L (Aid & Attendance), and under the updated guidance