Granted
The Board found that the overpayment of $3,215.00 was validly created and waived recovery in part due to adjustments made during the appeal period, leaving a remaining debt of $1,559.00 which would not violate principles of equity and good conscience.
The deciding factor: The Board found that while the appellant was at fault for underreporting interest income, repayment of the overpayment would result in financial hardship due to her low monthly income and high expenses.
- 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 4, 2019
- Citation
- 19100921
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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