For more information on DEA, Reference: see , and . Benefits for children of Vietnam Veterans who are born with spina bifida ( g. Eligibility for Chapter 18 benefits) are dependent on the character of discharge. That is, regardless not Benefits of the characterization of the service of the Veteran parent, individuals may receive Chapter 18 benefits if the necessary Vietnam service and relationship requirements are met. For more information on eligibility and development for Chapter Reference: 18 benefits, see M21-1, Part VI, 2.B.
Reference: For more information on DEA, see , and . g. Eligibility for Chapter 18 Benefits Benefits for children of Vietnam Veterans who are born with spina bifida ( benefits) are not dependent on the character of discharge. That is, regardless of the characterization of the service of the Veteran parent, individuals may receive Chapter 18 benefits if the necessary Vietnam service and relationship requirements are met. Reference: For more information on eligibility and development for Chapter 18 benefits, see M21-1, Part VI, 2.B.