Scheme: - Pensions Ombudsman

b. Protection in the Absence of a Monetary Award . The protective provisions of 38 U.S.C. 110 and 38 CFR 3.951(b) do not require a concurrent award of monetary benefits. An evaluation for compensation purposes that has been continuously in effect for 20 or more years is protected whether or not the Veteran elects to receive the compensation. ................
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