The Veteran's surviving spouse, who had a pending pension claim for survivor’s pension benefits with a special monthly pension based on the need of regular aid and attendance, is entitled to accrued benefits up to $20,098.70 due to her last sickness and burial expenses.
The deciding factor: The Appellant provided evidence showing he paid $20,098.70 in expenses for his mother's last sickness and burial, which exceeded the monthly MAPR of $13,974.00 (approximately $1,149.50 per month).
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- July 22, 2019
- Citation
- 19156429
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