The Board denied the appellant's claim for DIC benefits as there is no evidence showing that he was permanently incapable of self-support prior to turning 18 years old.
The deciding factor: There is no evidence showing that the appellant was disabled and incapable of self-support prior to attaining the age of 18, or currently disabled. The appellant's brother's statements are not sufficient to establish this claim.
- Claimed conditions
- Permanent incapacity for self-support
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 14, 2006
- Citation
- 0638963
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What this means for you
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