The Veteran's daughter, L.W., is not considered permanently incapable of self-support prior to her 18th birthday due to her employment and ability to support herself through Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Therefore, she cannot be recognized as a 'helpless child' for VA benefits.
The deciding factor: L.W. was employed and capable of self-support beginning in 2011, which is prima facie evidence that she is not incapable of self-support.
- Claimed conditions
- mental health problems
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 16, 2019
- Citation
- 19129702
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