The veteran's daughter, [redacted], is recognized as permanently incapable of self-support at the age of 18 due to a mental defect and thus qualifies for benefits.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that [redacted] was permanently incapable of self-support by reason of a mental defect prior to her 18th birthday.
- Claimed conditions
- mental defect
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 1, 2000
- Citation
- 0028932
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Board finds that the Veteran's son D. became permanently incapable of self-support prior to his 18th birthday due to mental illness, and grants recognition as a 'helpless child'.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has determined that the appellant is a helpless child on the basis of permanent incapacity for self-support prior to his 18th birthday, and thus the issue of entitlement to an apportionment of the Veteran's benefits is granted. The appeal regarding the apportionment will be remanded due to procedural issues.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's daughter, M.E.G., became permanently incapable of self-support due to a mental defect before her 18th birthday. The Board has granted the claim for recognition as a helpless child.
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