The Board found that the appellant was not permanently incapable of self-support prior to his 18th birthday, and thus is not entitled to VA helpless child benefits.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the appellant was permanently incapable of self-support prior to age 18 due to conditions such as left homonymous hemianopsia, epileptic seizures, and cognitive impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- left homonymous hemianopsia, epileptic seizures, cognitive impairment
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 30, 2009
- Citation
- 0937127
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- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeal before a hearing could be scheduled, so the case is dismissed.
- Granted
The Veteran's service connection claims for epileptic seizures and traumatic brain injury (TBI) are granted. The Board found that the onset of both conditions occurred during service, with no pre-service issues or other causes.
- Granted
The Veteran's initial 70 percent rating for panic disorder with MDD is granted, effective August 12, 2014. Additionally, the Veteran's TDIU and SMC are also granted.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for higher ratings on his adjustment disorder and cognitive impairment were dismissed due to untimely Notice of Disagreement filings.
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