July 12, 2005
Mr. W v. Department of Veteran Affairs
Veterans benefits denied because of homeschooling
Filed: May 21, 2004
Nature of Case: Mr. W is a retired veteran who receives disability benefits. He is entitled to additional benefits for each dependent. His son is now 18, but is still being homeschooled. Because the Veterans Administration is refusing to acknowledge homeschool students over 18 as "dependents," Mr. W has not been receiving the benefits that he is entitled to.
An administrative decision on September 9, 2005 ruled that the W's homeschool program is not "accredited," so Mr. W's son is not in an "approved educational institution." We appealed on November 9, 2005.
Status: Oral Arguments were held in this case on April 21, 2006. HSLDA Litigation Attorney James R. Mason argued on the Mr. W's behalf. We are now awaiting a decision.
Last Updated: September 14, 2006
