Denied
The veteran's mother's income exceeds the monthly amount stated in 38 C.F.R. § 3.250(a)(1), and there is no evidence that she has insufficient income to provide for her reasonable maintenance.
The deciding factor: The veteran's mother's income does not meet the criteria for dependency as defined by VA regulations, and there is no evidence of financial need or reliance on the veteran for support.
- 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 26, 2009
- Citation
- 0902611
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.