u/mmcharter270

I feel like I already know the answer to this about not poking the bear, but just want to confirm my thinking:

I am at 100 P&T with multiple ratings - part of which are a 30% and a 20% hip rating. My hip needs to be replaced in the near future.

I have found quite a bit of information in the various VA rating venues indicating when I get the hip replaced I should file for a hip replacement and SMC. This generates a re-rate with a C&P after 4 months with a statutory minimum 30% rating.

I don't want to trade a current 20% and 30% for a potential single 30% just for SMC. I would still be at 100% P&T if that were to happen, but I just want to confirm I am not missing something?