If a child becomes eligible for Chapter 35 benefits after their 18th birthday, until what age will they remain eligible for benefits?

When a child becomes eligible for Chapter 35 benefits—which are educational assistance benefits for dependents of veterans who are permanently and totally disabled due to a service-related condition or who have died as a result of their service—they remain eligible for those benefits until their 26th birthday. However, if they do not become eligible until after their 18th birthday, they can continue to receive benefits until they turn 26 years old.

Therefore, once they are over 18 and gain eligibility under Chapter 35, the benefits do not extend to age 28, 31, or 35. The important aspect to remember is that eligibility is specifically tied to the 26th birthday, establishing a clear limit on the duration of benefits.