The RO denied the appellant's claim for VA benefits on the basis of permanent incapacity for self-support prior to his 18th birthday, finding that new and material evidence had not been received.
The deciding factor: The additional evidence submitted by the appellant was deemed insufficient to establish that he was permanently incapable of self-support prior to his 18th birthday.
- Claimed conditions
- Muscle atrophy, Shoulder joint subluxation, Weakness and paralysis of right arm
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 20, 2006
- Citation
- 0617997
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What this means for you
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