2009 Precedent Opinions PREC 1-2009    Surviving Spouse’s Benefit for Month of Veteran’s Death – 38 U.S.C. § 5310(b)  (1/22/2009)  Citation: VAOPGCPREC1-2009  Author: Lee, K. PREC 2-2009     Use of VA Appropriations to Provide Medical Examinations for Service Members Enrolled in DES Pilot Program     (2/10/2009)  Citation: VAOPGCPREC 2-2009  Author: Adelman, M.