The Board denied the Veteran's claim that VA incorrectly adjusted his nonservice-connected pension benefits effective August 1, 2016. The decision stated that the adjustment was proper as it reduced the Veteran’s countable income and did not exceed the maximum allowable pension rate.
The deciding factor: The Board concluded that the adjustment of the Veteran's nonservice-connected pension benefits from August 1, 2016, was proper based on the reduction in his countable income due to medical expenses and Social Security income.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 1, 2019
- Citation
- 19175613
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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