The Board has determined that the termination of VA compensation benefits for the period from September 26, 2006 to February 5, 2007 was improper due to a mischaracterization of the Veteran as a fugitive felon during that time frame. The Veteran is entitled to VA compensation for this period.
The deciding factor: The termination was based on an erroneous placement of the Veteran in a fugitive felon status during the specified period, which was not warranted given the nature and severity of the offense charged (a misdemeanor) and the lack of evidence indicating any attempt to flee or avoid prosecution.
- 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 22, 2014
- Citation
- 1432600
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