The Veteran did not have the required service to qualify for VA nonservice-connected death pension benefits.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service was determined as beleaguered, missing, engaged in civilian pursuits, and recognized guerrilla service. However, his type of service is not one that can qualify a claimant for certain VA benefits such as a nonservice-connected death pension.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 15, 2010
- Citation
- 1026451
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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