Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's appeal, finding that she is not competent to manage her VA benefits due to severe psychiatric impairment and a history of substance abuse.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on clear and convincing medical evidence showing the Veteran's inability to manage her funds.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 3, 2025
- Citation
- A25000457
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