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Whole decision: Partly granted

The Board has decided that a partial waiver of the overpayment is warranted, allowing for recovery in part but not all of the amount due.,For the period from January 2016 to October 2018, the Veteran was single and thus not entitled to dependent spouse benefits. Recovery during this period would be against equity and good conscience.

The deciding factor: The overpayment occurred because the Veteran did not notify VA of his divorce in a timely manner, resulting in him receiving spousal benefits he was not entitled to.

Claimed conditions
Not specified in this decision
How they argued it
Not specified
Exposure basis
None
Rating
Not verified here — check the original decision
Decision date
November 25, 2024
Citation
A24077942

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What this means for you

A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.

What you can do next

Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).

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