The Board found that the appellant's claim for an earlier effective date for DIC benefits was denied because her initial application for pension and compensation did not include a claim for DIC. The earliest effective date assigned was July 18, 1995, which is considered the date of receipt of her claim.
The deciding factor: The appellant did not file a claim for DIC within one year of her husband's death, and her initial application for pension and compensation did not include such a claim. Therefore, the earliest effective date was July 18, 1995.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 17, 2006
- Citation
- 0610990
This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Look up the original decision on VA.gov (opens in a new tab) using citation 0610990.
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.