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The Department of Veterans Affairs provides compensation, health care, and vocational training benefits to biological children of qualifying veterans who have spina bifida or certain other covered birth defects.
Eligible children must have a veteran parent who served in the Republic of South Vietnam between 1962 and 1975 or near the Korean demilitarized zone between 1967 and 1971, and the child must have been conceived after the parent's qualifying service. For birth defects other than spina bifida, only children of female veterans who served in Vietnam are eligible.
Monthly compensation is paid at one of three disability levels based on severity. Applications are submitted via VA Form 21-0304 to the Denver Regional Office.
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The monetary compensation may be paid at one of three disability levels, based on the severity of the disability.
Eligibility Requirements (Spina Bifida) A male or female Veteran's child may be eligible if: The Veteran parent served in the Republic of South Vietnam during the period from January 9, 1962 through May 7, 1975, OR The Veteran parent served in or near the Korean demilitarized zone (DMZ) during the period from September 1, 1967 through August 31, 1971 and was exposed to herbicides (service between April 1, 1968 and August 31, 1971 in or near the DMZ presumes exposure to herbicides.)
, AND The child was conceived after the date on which the Veteran parent served in either the Republic of South Vietnam or the Republic of Korea, AND The child has been diagnosed with a form of Spina Bifida other than Spina Bifida Occulta. NOTE: VA has no requirements regarding the character of the parent's discharge or the length of his or her service.
Eligibility Requirements (Birth Defects) A female Veteran's child may be eligible if: The female Veteran served in the Republic of South Vietnam during the period from February 28, 1961 through May 7, 1975, AND The child was conceived after the date on which the mother served in either the Republic of South Vietnam, AND The child has a covered birth defect that resulted in a permanent physical or mental disability.
Service records prove that the biological Veteran parent has qualifying Vietnam or specific Korean service dates and duty assignments, AND Evidence shows a biological relationship between the child and the Veteran parent with qualifying Vietnam or specific Korean service, AND A birth certificate determines date of conception, AND Medical evidence reflects a diagnosis of spina bifida or a covered birth defect.
Complete VA Form 21-0304 "Application for Benefits for Certain Children with Disabilities born of Vietnam and Certain Korea Service Veterans" and mail to the VA Regional Office in Denver, CO, OR Work with an accredited representative or agent , OR Go to a VA regional office and have a VA employee assist you. You can find your regional office on our Facility Locator page.
For more information on how to apply and for tips on making sure your claim is ready to be processed by VA, visit our How to Apply page .
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Children who have spina bifida or certain other birth defects (except spina bifida occulta) and are biological children of Veterans with qualifying service in the Republic of South Vietnam, Republic of Korea, or Republi… Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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