Question:

I recently read a blog of a step daughter using his chapter 35.I have been told by vso that stepchildren are not entitled to any benefits although they are being claimed as a dependent.

Jim's Reply:

Your VSO is wrong. Biological children, adopted children and stepchildren can all qualify as dependents as long as they meet the following criteria: Unmarried and under the age of 18; Between the ages of 18 and 23 and attending school full-time; or. Disabled prior to age 18.