Are any VA benefits available for children of Vietnam veterans born with Spina Bifida?
Children of Vietnam veterans born with Spina Bifida are eligible a monthly disability allowance and for vocational training. A monthly allowance is set at three levels, depending upon the degree of disability suffered by the child. VA’s Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment program administers a vocational training program to enable a qualified child to prepare for and attain suitable employment. Services may include counseling and rehabilitative services, education, training and employment services. VA pays for the costs of the services up to 24 months depending on need. For more information on Spina Bifida, please visit the VA’s web site at http://www.va.gov/hac/forbeneficiaries/spina/spina.asp or contact your local VA regional office at 1-800-827-1000. What is the first step in establishing eligibility for VA Spina Bifida healthcare benefits? Since VA Spina Bifida healthcare benefits are based upon eligibility determinations made by VA regional offices, prospective beneficiaries
