The appellant was found to be permanently incapable of self-support prior to age 18 due to severe medical conditions and educational limitations, leading to a finding in her favor as a helpless child.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed the appellant had multiple serious health issues (including ulcerative colitis/Crohn's disease) and learning disabilities that prevented her from earning her own self-support prior to age 18.
- Claimed conditions
- Severe emotional problems, Ulcerative colitis/Crohn's disease, Learning disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 19, 2017
- Citation
- 1722585
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