The $400 monthly apportionment of the veteran's VA compensation benefits on behalf of [redacted], in the custody of his former spouse while qualifying as a dependent child for VA purposes was granted, and did not result in undue hardship to the veteran. The effective date for this apportionment is February 1, 2000.
The deciding factor: The RO's decision found that the ex-spouse had actual custody of [redacted] from January 2000, which was later confirmed by the Roanoke City Department of Social Services. The veteran did not provide evidence showing regular monthly support payments for [redacted] during the time period in question.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 21, 2005
- Citation
- 0508374
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