Claims for a. Considering Claims for Benefits Based benefits for a with spina bifida and other birth defects, to include on Birth development procedures, are discussed in , and Defects additional benefits for natural children born with certain birth defects to female Vietnam Veterans have been authorized under PL 106-419. The law limits the birth defects for which VA may pay benefits. Important: Do not award compensation for the following condition on the basis that SC for these conditions is not authorized by law birth defects resulting from a familial disorder a birth-related injury, or a fetal or neonatal infirmity, with well-established, unrelated causes. For more information on claims for benefits for defects from Reference: children of Vietnam Veterans, see M21-1, Part VI , and . 9. Other Development Procedures for Claims Under the Nehmer Stipulation for Disabilities Resulting From Exposure to Herbicides Introduction This topic contains information on developing claims under the Nehmer stipulation for disabilities resulting from exposure to herbicides, including development actions following claims folder review EP control of claims the stipulation Nehmer information to include in development letters to the Veteran Nehmer scheduling an examination for a and Nehmer returned mail procedures for claims based on the stipulation. Nehmer Change Date January 20, 2016 Development actions following a claims folder review may include a. Development Nehmer Actions development for Following Claims Folder medical evidence Review verification of service
a. Considering Claims for Benefits Based on Birth Defects Claims for benefits for a with spina bifida and other birth defects, to include development procedures, are discussed in , and additional benefits for natural children born with certain birth defects to female Vietnam Veterans have been authorized under PL 106-419. Important: The law limits the birth defects for which VA may pay benefits. Do not award compensation for the following condition on the basis that SC for these conditions is not authorized by law birth defects resulting from a familial disorder a birth-related injury, or a fetal or neonatal infirmity, with well-established, unrelated causes. Reference: For more information on claims for benefits for defects from children of Vietnam Veterans, see M21-1, Part VI , and . 9. Other Development Procedures for Claims Under the Nehmer Stipulation for Disabilities Resulting From Exposure to Herbicides Introduction This topic contains information on developing claims under the Nehmer stipulation for disabilities resulting from exposure to herbicides, including development actions following claims folder review EP control of claims the Nehmer stipulation information to include in Nehmer development letters to the Veteran scheduling an examination for a Nehmer and returned mail procedures for claims based on the Nehmer stipulation. Change Date January 20, 2016 a. Development Actions Following Claims Folder Review Development actions following a Nehmer claims folder review may include development for medical evidence verification of service
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