Denied
The veteran's son was not found to be permanently incapable of self-support at the age of 18 years, and therefore does not meet the criteria for recognition as a 'child' for VA benefits purposes.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the son was permanently incapable of self-support by reason of physical or mental defect upon attaining the age of 18 years.
- Claimed conditions
- Cerebral palsy with spastic diplegia
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 1, 2008
- Citation
- 0814330
What this means for you
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