The overpayment of improved pension benefits in the amount of $29,853 was properly created due to the veteran's failure to report changes in income. Recovery of this debt would not be against equity and good conscience.
The deciding factor: The veteran failed to report increases in his family's income, which resulted in an overpayment. He was aware that VA pension is based on all sources of income and did not dispute the facts presented.
- 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 15, 2008
- Citation
- 0816054
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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