The Board denied the veteran's claims for an effective date prior to May 10, 1995 for the grant of nonservice-connected pension benefits and for increased monthly rate for improved pension benefits based on unreimbursed medical expenses. The decision is pending further clarification of the unreimbursed medical expenses.
The deciding factor: The RO granted the veteran's claim for nonservice-connected pension benefits effective May 10, 1995, which was the date of receipt of his application. The RO also denied the increased monthly rate for improved pension benefits based on unreimbursed medical expenses due to lack of specific information regarding the amount paid by the veteran.
- Claimed conditions
- Autoimmune deficiency syndrome, Large cell lymphoma, Anemia, Varicose veins, Generalized degenerative joint disease, Adjustment disorder with mixed emotional features
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 24, 2000
- Citation
- 0004844
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