The Board denied an increased apportionment of the Veteran's VA compensation benefits to the appellant for the benefit of minor child S.B.W., as it would cause the Veteran hardship and the appellant has not demonstrated financial need.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the appellant had sufficient net income after expenses and the Veteran was paying court-ordered child support, which prevented an increase in apportionment from being warranted.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 28, 2025
- Citation
- 25007184
What this means for you
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