The Board denied the appellant's claim of recognition as a parent for VA benefits purposes, finding that she did not meet the legal requirements to be considered a parent under VA regulations.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the veteran was already 18 years old when his father died and he had been living with his brother prior to entering military service. The appellant's statements were inconsistent and less credible than those of the veteran's mother, who reported having cared for him before his entry into active service.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 10, 2001
- Citation
- 0110468
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What this means for you
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