The Board denied the Veteran's claims for additional dependency compensation due to recognition of his adult children L.R. and G.R. as 'helpless children' on the basis of permanent incapacity for self-support prior to attaining the age of 18.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding that either child was permanently incapable of self-support before turning 18, as both had the capacity to complete college education despite their physical disabilities and intellectual capacities were not impacted by their disability prior to turning 18.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 15, 2024
- Citation
- 24031776
What this means for you
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