Granted
The Veteran's claim for recognition of B.S. as his dependent child for VA purposes from February 16, 2012 to March 1, 2023 is granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran submitted proof that he cared for B.S. during the specified period and was still the parent of record prior to adoption on March 1, 2023.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 2, 2025
- Citation
- A25103312
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