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Michael Smith Petitioner V Township Of Superior Respondent · 26-002252-TT

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

February 24, 2026 

Michael J Smith 

6320 S Fourth St 

Brimley, MI 49715 

Dear Michael Smith: 

This letter is a summary of benefits you currently receive from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). We 

are providing this letter to disabled Veterans to use in applying for benefits such as state or local property or 

vehicle tax relief, civil service preference, to obtain housing entitlements, free or reduced state park annual 

memberships, or any other program or entitlement in which verification of VA benefits is required. Please 

safeguard this important document. This letter is considered an official record of your VA entitlement. 

Our records contain the following information: 

Personal Claim Information 

Your VA claim number is: xxx-xx-

 

You are the Veteran. 

Military Information 

Your most recent, verified periods of service (up to three) include: 

Branch of Service 

Character of Service 

Entered Active Duty 

Released/Discharged 

Marine Corps 

Honorable 

February 26, 1985 

August 25, 1991 

(There may be additional periods of service not listed above.) 

VA Benefit Information 

You have one or more service-connected disabilities: 

Yes 

Your combined service-connected evaluation is: 

100% 

Your current monthly award amount is: 

$4,158.17 

The effective date of the last change to your current award was: 

December 01, 2025 

You are considered to be totally and permanently disabled due solely to your 

service-connected disabilities: 

Yes 

The effective date of when you became totally and permanently disabled due 

to your service-connected disabilities: 

April 29, 2025 

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You should contact your state or local office of Veterans' affairs for information on any tax, license, or 

fee-related benefits for which you may be eligible. State offices of Veterans' affairs are available at 

http://www.va.gov/statedva.htm. 

How You Can Contact Us 

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If you need general information about benefits and eligibility, please visit us at https://www.va.gov. 

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Call us at 1-800-827-1000. 

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Contact us using Telecommunications Relay Services (TTY) at 711 24/7. 

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Send electronic inquiries through the Internet at https://www.va.gov/contact-us. 

Sincerely Yours, 

Regional Office Director 

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