United States Federal Circuit

In a suit brought by a fiduciary on behalf of a deceased veteran seeking accrued benefits, the judgment of the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims is affirmed where by statute, section 5121(a) limits the payment of benefits due at the veteran's death to a surviving spouse or child or dependent parent, and no payment can be made to the veteran's estate or any heir other than as designated in the statute.

Appellate Information

• Decided 11/09/2012
• Published 11/09/2012

Judges

• Newman

Court

• United States Federal Circuit

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