The veteran's spouse was denied an apportioned share of the veteran's VA disability compensation benefits between November 1999 and November 2003 due to the veteran reasonably discharging his responsibilities for support, resulting in no undue hardship.
The deciding factor: The veteran provided $113 per month to his spouse during their separation period, which was considered reasonable given his financial situation. The appellant's personal expenses exceeded her income but she had a roommate providing half of her living expenses.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 5, 2006
- Citation
- 0613144
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 0613144.
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.