The Board denied the reduction in VA nonservice-connected pension benefits effective November 1, 2014, as it was proper due to a change in countable income. The Veteran's monthly retirement benefits from Social Security Administration were considered and did not affect her pension award.
The deciding factor: The $10.50 in medical expenses for August 2014 did not exceed five percent of the maximum annual pension rate, thus could not be excluded from her income.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 10, 2018
- Citation
- 18125552
This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Read the original VA decision (opens in a new tab) using citation 18125552.
What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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