The veteran's overpayment of improved pension benefits in the amount of $12,307 was denied due to a finding of misrepresentation on his part.
The deciding factor: The veteran misrepresented his family income, leading to an overpayment which is barred by law from waiver due to fraud or bad faith.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 3, 2000
- Citation
- 0017554
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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