The Veteran's son, D.D., is seeking helpleess child benefits on behalf of his son due to permanent incapacity for self-support before he reached the age of 18. The Board has determined that further development is necessary as VA has not attempted to obtain certain medical records and a social and industrial survey must be conducted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's son, D.D., was diagnosed with ADHD and other mental health conditions from an early age. He required multiple hospitalizations and special education placements due to his behavioral issues. The Board finds that further development is necessary as VA has not attempted to obtain certain medical records and a social and industrial survey must be conducted.
- Claimed conditions
- ADHD, atypical psychosis, mixed specific developmental disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 7, 2017
- Citation
- 1706860
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What this means for you
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
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- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for a psychiatric condition, including ADHD, depression, and anxiety.
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