The veteran died in June [redacted], 1992, due to complications of Human Immuno Deficiency Virus (HIV). The appellant did not file a claim for DIC until January 2000. Therefore, the effective date for DIC benefits is denied as it cannot be earlier than February 1, 2000.
The deciding factor: The appellant's claim for DIC was received in January 2000, which is after the veteran's death and within one year of his death, making an earlier effective date not possible under VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- Human Immuno Deficiency Virus (HIV)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 19, 2001
- Citation
- 0118885
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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