The Board has determined that the veteran is incompetent for VA purposes and therefore cannot manage his own funds, including those related to VA benefits.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed significant cognitive dysfunction, alcohol-related brain damage, and severe mental health issues which rendered the veteran unable to manage his affairs or disburse funds prudently.
- Claimed conditions
- schizophrenia, alcohol abuse
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 30, 2002
- Citation
- 0213178
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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