The appellant's claim for accrued benefits in excess of $2,120.00 was denied as he is not a 'child' of the Veteran for VA purposes and there are no additional expenses associated with E.A.'s last sickness or burial beyond what has already been reimbursed.
The deciding factor: The appellant did not pay any expenses in excess of $2,120.00 for costs associated with the Veteran's widow's burial or last sickness, as he is not a 'child' of the Veteran and the assisted living facility expenses were used in calculating E.A.'s original entitlement to VA benefits.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 10, 2025
- Citation
- A25050760
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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