PREC 1-2002    Dual Eligibility for Chapter 35 Benefits     Citation: Vet. Aff. Op. Gen Couns. Prec. 1-2002, VAOPGCPREC 1-2002, 2002

QUESTION PRESENTED:

May an individual receive concurrent Chapter 35 Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance program benefits when both parents are permanently and totally (P&T) disabled due to a service-connected condition?

HELD:

Chapter 35 educational assistance allowance may not be paid concurrently to a child by reason of the P&T service-connected disability of more than one parent.