1. A survivor's pension is denied. 2. Accrued benefits is denied. REMANDED Dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) under the provisions of 38 U.S.C. § 1151. ? FINDINGS OF FACT 1. The appellant's income exceeds the…

Board reasoning

The Board concluded that the appellant’s countable income for survivor’s pension far exceeded the MAPR, and thus pension benefits are not warranted. It also found no unpaid VA benefits or pending claims at death for accrued benefits, resulting in denial. A remand was ordered for 1151 DIC to develop VA treatment records and obtain an explanation for the appellant’s separation from the Veteran, indicating need for further factual development before deciding DIC under §1151.