The veteran's countable income was properly calculated for improved disability pension benefits at the aid and attendance rate, resulting in a monthly award of $821.00.
The deciding factor: The decision is based on the proper calculation of the veteran's countable income as per VA regulations, which resulted in an appropriate monthly award of $821.00 for improved disability pension benefits at the aid and attendance rate.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- January 17, 2001
- Citation
- 0101189
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What this means for you
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