The Veteran's need for regular aid and attendance, as well as his net worth not exceeding the $138,489 limit, allows him to receive special monthly pension. His countable income was reduced due to unreimbursed medical expenses, resulting in no countable income and thus qualifying for nonservice-connected pension benefits with special monthly pension.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's need for regular aid and attendance and his net worth not exceeding the $138,489 limit allowed him to receive special monthly pension. His reduced countable income due to unreimbursed medical expenses resulted in no countable income, qualifying him for nonservice-connected pension benefits with special monthly pension.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- December 20, 2024
- Citation
- A24085607
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