The Veteran's son is entitled to a monetary allowance under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1805 for spina bifida due to the presence of Chiari I malformation and syringomyelia, which are considered forms and manifestations of spina bifida.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's son's Chiari I malformation and syringomyelia are manifestations of a neural tube defect associated with spina bifida, thus meeting the criteria for benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1805.
- Claimed conditions
- Chiari I malformation, syringomyelia, syringohydromyelia, cervical syrinx
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 18, 2009
- Citation
- 0910109
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
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