The Board denied the veteran's request for waiver of recovery of an overpayment of compensation benefits in the amount of $5,250 due to his actions in creating the debt and lack of fault on VA's part. The decision also noted that recovery would not result in undue hardship or defeat the purpose of the benefits.
The deciding factor: The veteran failed to notify VA of a divorce that resulted in an overpayment, contributing to its creation. Recovery would cause financial hardship due to his income exceeding expenses and not defeating the intended purpose of compensation benefits.
- 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 19, 2006
- Citation
- 0611130
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What this means for you
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