Question:

Hello Jim,

I am 100 percent disabled Vietnam vet. My heart valve was bad. No one in my family has heart disease. Now my 34 year old son had to have a pacemaker put in. My question is: Does this qualify him for VA compensation and healthcare benefits? thank you.

Jim's Reply:

No, your son isn't eligible for benefits for having a pacemaker implanted. I don't see any way to link your military service to his current illness. In fact, I'm not sure what you're rated at 100% for? Heart valve problems aren't linked to agent orange so I'm having a difficult time understanding how you're rated.
 

I'm sorry to hear all of this going on but I don't see any additional benefits. Good luck sir.