The Board found that the veteran does not meet the basic eligibility requirements for VA nonservice-connected death pension benefits due to his service in the Philippine forces under a military order of the President dated July 26, 1941. The claim is denied as there is no factual basis for accrued benefits since the veteran did not file any claims during his lifetime. Service connection for cause of death was also denied because there was no evidence linking the stomach ulcer to service.
The deciding factor: The Board determined that the veteran's service in the Philippine forces under a military order dated July 26, 1941, precluded him from receiving nonservice-connected pension benefits. The claim for accrued benefits was dismissed as the veteran did not file any claims during his lifetime. Service connection for cause of death was denied because there was no evidence linking the stomach ulcer to service.
- Claimed conditions
- stomach ulcer
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 19, 2003
- Citation
- 0320794
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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