This Veteran  from Houston, Texas (who happens to be a WOMAN), is a classic example of what it sometimes takes to win your claim. She was injured in service, but had a very hard time proving it. In fact, she resorted to not one, but three different theories in succession to try to make her case. I suspect she had some of that “wonderful help” we always seem to be supplied with by VSOs. How else can you explain the fact that it took a real law dog to win it for her on the fourth appeal. It’s obvious the prior appeals were mishandled- further proof of VSO fingerprints all over them. 16 years later, VICTORY. Continue, gentle reader:

http://www.va.gov/vetapp08/Files2/0815224.txt

Thank you VLJ C. Crawford on a well-reasoned decision. What is scary is that it came down to two Doctors arguing. Only one Doctor took the time to actually see the patient, though. That’s one hell of a pissing match, gentlemen. Nevertheless, it’s payday in Houston, Baby! I try to convince Vets to have patience with the system. This is the proof of same. Veterans should take note of the name of the Law dog- Robert W. Legg (in case you need him). Read them and weep, Peake.