The overpayment of VA compensation benefits prior to December 1, 2013 was not properly created due to a retroactive reduction in the compensation rate. The overpayment of VA compensation benefits after December 1, 2013 was not properly created due to the reduction in the compensation rate. Both appeals are granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's incarcerated status resulted in an overpayment due to a retroactive reduction in his compensation rate and subsequent reduction to the 10 percent rate.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 1, 2021
- Citation
- 21039898
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