Denied
The appellant's claim for survivor pension benefits was denied because she intentionally and wrongfully caused the Veteran's death.
The deciding factor: The jury found the appellant guilty of murder, rejecting his assertion of self-defense, and his conviction has not been overturned.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 29, 2025
- Citation
- 25015291
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