The Board has determined that the Veteran's son, JRK, was permanently incapable of self-support by reason of his disabilities prior to reaching age 18. His condition at this time is similar to what it was when he turned 18.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that JRK had significant disabilities from a young age and has continued to be incapacitated throughout his life, with ongoing medical needs and difficulties in maintaining employment.
- Claimed conditions
- learning disability, ADHD, phonological disorder
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 20, 2014
- Citation
- 1422739
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