I love this appeal. The poor Vet went into this system without a clue as what he was getting into. Fortunately, he had a good relationship with the 2 doctors @ Landstuhl and was able to obtain several nexi. VA, on the other hand, thought they had this in the bag with a negative nexus provided free-no charge. It blew up in VA’s face when this Vet pulled out the stops and got his own evidence. As Vets, you were taught how to fight, how to think on your own two feet when left to your own devices, and be creative. When you go up against Uncle Victor Alpha, it’s no different. Be prepared. Think Boy Scout. Do not depend on your SO or his VSO. Finding evidence VA will accept is formidable, but not insurmountable. Witness this Vet’s success in the face of what must have seemed to be a claim doomed to failure.

http://www.va.gov/vetapp08/Files4/0831250.txt