The Veteran's daughter was not eligible for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits because the Veteran did not meet the permanent and total disability requirement prior to his daughter reaching age 26.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's disability rating of 100% in May 2001 was not considered permanent, and basic eligibility for DEA benefits was established as October 20, 2004. The appellant turned 26 before the effective date of her eligibility.
- Claimed conditions
- Multiple myeloma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- January 30, 2012
- Citation
- 1203221
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- Granted
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