The Board has determined that the reduction of pension benefits based on the Veteran's receipt of Social Security Administration (SSA) income was proper. The Veteran had already been receiving maximum annual pension rate until January 1, 2025, and no overpayment debt was created due to a delay in verification of his SSA income. From October 1, 2018 to January 1, 2025, the reduction did not affect the amount of benefits received by the Veteran as he was already receiving maximum pension rate. The Board also found that from February 1, 2025 onwards, the reduction in pension benefits based on SSA income was proper and a higher rate of pension is not warranted.
The deciding factor: The reduction in pension benefits was based on the Veteran's receipt of Social Security Administration (SSA) income which resulted in an increase in countable income. The Board found that the reduction was proper as it did not affect the amount of benefits received by the Veteran due to a delay in verification of his SSA income.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- April 27, 2026
- Citation
- A26039115
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