Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a higher rate of nonservice-connected pension benefits with special monthly pension based on the need for aid and attendance, as he was already receiving the maximum annual pension rate available.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's countable income was reduced to $0.00 due to his in-home caregiver expenses, and there is no higher rate of pension benefits available.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 30, 2025
- Citation
- A25094266
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