The veteran's service in the Japanese Bureau of Constabulary rendered assistance to an enemy of the United States and resulted in the forfeiture of all accrued or future gratuitous benefits under laws administered by VA.
The deciding factor: The veteran was a member of the Japanese Bureau of Constabulary for at least six months, performing duties that provided support to the occupying forces, which is considered assistance to an enemy of the United States and its Commonwealth during World War II.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 23, 2009
- Citation
- 0902492
What this means for you
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