The Board denied the claim for accrued benefits as the Appellant, who is an adult daughter of the surviving spouse, does not qualify under the statutory definition of a 'child' and has not provided sufficient documentation to substantiate expenses related to the surviving spouse's last sickness or burial.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not establish that the Appellant was permanently incapable of self-support before age 18, nor did she provide sufficient documentation of expenses paid for the surviving spouse's last sickness or burial.

Claimed conditions

Not specified in this decision

How they argued it

Not specified

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

February 24, 2025

Citation

A25016280

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