B-231021:
Nov 25, 1988
The sister of a deceased Navy member claimed the arrears of her brother's retired pay, contending that she was entitled to the funds, since the member was legally divorced from his wife at the time of his death, and his will designated her as the beneficiary. GAO held that the: (1) claimant was not entitled to the funds, since she was not designated as the recipient on the member's beneficiary for...