Turner v. Shinseki

Helen J. Turner appeals from a decision of the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (“Veterans Court”). The Veterans Court affirmed a decision by the Board of Veterans Appeals (“Board”) denying her son Omar Turner entitlement to benefits. The Veterans Court correctly determined that the statute authorizes benefits for children with birth defects who are born to female Vietnam veterans. See 38 U.S.C. § 1815. However, because the appellant does not contend that she is a Vietnam veteran, her son is not eligible for benefits under the statute. Therefore, we affirm.

BACKGROUND

Appellant…