The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the appellant did not serve as a member of the Philippine Commonwealth Army, including recognized guerrillas, in the service of the United States Armed Forces. Therefore, the claim for basic eligibility for VA benefits based on recognized military service is denied.
The deciding factor: The service department's determination that the appellant did not serve as a member of either the Philippine Commonwealth Army, including recognized guerrillas, in the service of the United States Armed Forces is binding upon the Board.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 17, 2001
- Citation
- 0111154
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What this means for you
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