denies service connection for the prepare an award using SL code cause of death, and 19, and grants entitlement to payment as if annotate the award to read “DIC death were SC awarded per based on rating dated [date].” denies include a remark that these issues were considered in any denial or service connection for the cause of pension award prepared. death, and payment under 2. DIC Benefits Under 38 U.S.C. 1151 Introduction This topic contains information on DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C. 1151, including benefits under 38 U.S.C. 1151, and rating guidance under 38 U.S.C. 1151. June 15, 2015 Change Date a. Benefits provides for the payment of compensation for death that is Under 38 U.S.C. 1151 not the result of the willful misconduct, and Veteran’s attributable to hospital care, medical or surgical treatment, or examination furnished the Veteran under any law administered by the Secretary, either by a VA employee or in a VA facility as defined in participation in vocational rehabilitation training under , or participation in Compensated Work Therapy (CWT). Award benefits for death under in the same manner as if the disability or death were SC.
denies service connection for the cause of death, and grants entitlement to payment as if death were SC prepare an award using SL code 19, and annotate the award to read “DIC awarded per based on rating dated [date].” denies service connection for the cause of death, and payment under include a remark that these issues were considered in any denial or pension award prepared. 2. DIC Benefits Under 38 U.S.C. 1151 Introduction This topic contains information on DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C. 1151, including benefits under 38 U.S.C. 1151, and rating guidance under 38 U.S.C. 1151. Change Date June 15, 2015 a. Benefits Under 38 U.S.C. 1151 provides for the payment of compensation for death that is not the result of the Veteran’s willful misconduct, and attributable to hospital care, medical or surgical treatment, or examination furnished the Veteran under any law administered by the Secretary, either by a VA employee or in a VA facility as defined in participation in vocational rehabilitation training under , or participation in Compensated Work Therapy (CWT). Award benefits for death under in the same manner as if the disability or death were SC.
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