The overpayment of Chapter 33 (Post-9/11 GI Bill) education benefits in the calculated amounts of $2,252.10 for housing allowance and $300.00 for books and supplies was properly created. The Veteran's appeal is remanded to obtain updated financial information regarding his current income and expenses.
The deciding factor: The overpayment creation was not due to sole VA error and the validity of the overpayment must be determined before a waiver can be considered.
- 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 16, 2020
- Citation
- 20003866
What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
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