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Granted

The Board has determined that it would be equitable to waive one-half of the loan guaranty debt, but not the remainder. The decision was made based on the veteran's fault in creating the debt and his financial hardship.

The deciding factor: The veteran defaulted on a VA guaranteed home loan due to unemployment and lack of income, which led to foreclosure and debt creation. Considering the factors of fault and financial hardship, the Board found it equitable to waive one-half of the debt.

Claimed conditions
Not specified in this decision
How they argued it
Not specified
Exposure basis
None
Rating assigned
None in this decision
Decision date
October 22, 2003
Citation
0328555

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