The Board denied benefits for a child born with birth defects and spina bifida under 38 U.S.C. § 1805, as the appellant does not have a diagnosis of spina bifida and is not the biological daughter of the Veteran.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the appellant has a diagnosis of any form or manifestation of spina bifida, which is required for benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1805.

Claimed conditions

hip dysplasia, type II diabetes, hypertension, disc disease

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

December 22, 2025

Citation

A25110015

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