The Veteran's claim for non-service-connected disability pension and special monthly pension based on the need for aid and attendance was granted in May 2016. The appellant seeks accrued benefits, but the Board finds no pending claims or moneys due at the time of the Veteran's death.
The deciding factor: The effective date of the Veteran's claim was May 4, 2016, which is when he became entitled to payment. The 'payment start date' in the notice letter was June 1, 2016, but this refers to the commencement of payment rather than the expected receipt of the first check.
- 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 27, 2022
- Citation
- 22004586
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