The Board denied the appellant's claim for nonservice-connected disability pension as he did not meet the basic eligibility requirements due to his service with the New Philippine Scouts, which does not constitute active military service.
The deciding factor: The appellant served solely with the New Philippine Scouts and did not have active service other than that which has already been identified. His claim must be denied based on a lack of entitlement under the law.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 3, 2006
- Citation
- 0603166
What this means for you
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