The Veteran's child, C.M., is recognized as his helpless child due to her permanent incapacity for self-support prior to the age of 18, based on significant neurological disabilities and impairments since early childhood.
The deciding factor: C.M. was incapable of self-support prior to her 18th birthday due to persistent neurological impairment affecting both physical and mental functions.
- Claimed conditions
- Neurological disabilities, Ataxia, Left side tremors, Vision problems, Swallowing problems
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 6, 2023
- Citation
- A23027796
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