The veteran's death was not directly related to service or any of his service-connected disabilities, but he was continuously rated as totally disabled for more than 10 years immediately preceding his death. The claim for payment of certain accrued benefits on death of a beneficiary under 38 U.S.C.A. § 5121 is held in abeyance pending completion of the development requested.
The deciding factor: The veteran was continuously rated as totally disabled for more than 10 years immediately preceding his death, meeting one of the criteria for DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic organic brain syndrome with psychotic reaction, maxillary sinusitis, disfiguring scars on face
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- March 7, 2000
- Citation
- 0006058
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What this means for you
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- Granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis and pes planus, hypertension, maxillary sinusitis, tension headaches, and PTSD with adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood are all granted. The left ankle condition is remanded for further review.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew their appeal, so the case is dismissed.
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