The Board determined that the Veteran's death during active service was in the line of duty and thus entitled to survivors benefits including DIC.
The deciding factor: The Board found that while the Veteran's driving exceeded the speed limit, it did not reach the level of willful misconduct necessary to deny his claim for death benefits.
- Claimed conditions
- Motorcycle accident injuries
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 19, 2017
- Citation
- 1722633
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Veteran's claim for payment or reimbursement of non-VA medical expenses incurred due to a motorcycle accident is granted, as all criteria under VA regulations are met.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has ordered additional development to obtain the Veteran's medical records and a VA opinion regarding whether his service-connected disabilities contributed to his death. The case is now remanded for these actions.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for additional development to obtain service records and other pertinent documents, as well as any autopsy or hospitalization records. The Veteran's death is being considered for VA benefits based on whether it was incurred in the line of duty.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran died from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident while on active duty. The RO found that the death was not incurred in the line of duty due to willful misconduct and alcohol abuse. The appellant argues for service connection based on her claim that the Veteran's death was caused by his psychiatric disorder, which she claims is related to service.
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