The Board has decided that the Veteran is not entitled to nonservice-connected pension or special monthly pension at the housebound rate, and has remanded for a determination on whether she needs regular aid and attendance.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the Veteran's income exceeding the maximum annual pension rates (MAPRs), which precluded her from receiving both types of pensions. The Board also noted that the Veteran had received combined disability ratings, leading to compensation payments greater than what would be available for a nonservice-connected pension.
- Claimed conditions
- nonservice-connected
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 24, 2024
- Citation
- A24040423
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
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