Monthly Archives: September 2011

CAVC–Melancon v. Shinseki (2011)– Dude, they dissed me in 91

Posted on September 27, 2011 by asknod

Even though we cannot use single judge decisions from the Court for precedence, we find them extremely informational for what they contain. They are useful for Vets who choose to defend themselves as the following Vet did. This is called pro … Continue reading →

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CAVC–ARNESON v SHINSEKI–TOO MANY JUDGES, SO LITTLE TIME

Posted on September 27, 2011 by asknod

  Meet Robert H. Arneson, a Squid Veteran of the Vietnam era.  Mr. Arneson filed for several issues in 2005.  After denial and a prolonged SOC and SSOC battle, he finally had his day at a BVA Travel Board hearing in … Continue reading →

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CAVC–Hillyard v. Shinseki- CUE it again, Sam

Posted on September 27, 2011 by asknod

Even though this decision goes against the Vet, one can hardly fault the Court or the VASEC for their logic. Joseph C. Hillyard, a peacetime Veteran, suffered a head injury that caused him some mental problems. He filed claims for … Continue reading →

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CAVC–Heino v. Shinseki–April Fool’s Day at the Court?

Posted on September 27, 2011 by asknod

April Fool’s day at the Court?      Before Hagel, Moorman and Schoelen, a certain appellant named William H. Heino, Sr. pleaded an extraordinary case pro se. It was decided April 11th, 2011, just ten days after my favorite day of … Continue reading →

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COVA–Bentley–The First CUE Case

Posted on September 27, 2011 by asknod

We have discussed CUE (Clear and Unmistakable Error) many times but few Vets know how and why it exists. It is another one of those blessings bestowed on us by a grateful nation for our service. Just as we are … Continue reading →

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CAVC–Frederick v. Shinseki 2011– Don’t mess with Ruth

Posted on September 27, 2011 by asknod

Allow me to introduce you to one Ruth Hill Frederick. She is not the lady you would want to attempt to assault. Snatching her purse might be akin to overcoming the Gordian knot with no sword. I wouldn’t doubt she … Continue reading →

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CAVC–George v. Shinseki (2011) SJD–Telling Fibs at the Big House

Posted on September 27, 2011 by asknod

This is an illuminating case for several different reasons.  Veterans with HCV have been availing themselves of our limited resources now for three years and we have never illustrated what happens when you get caught stretching the truth up at … Continue reading →

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COVA– Littke v. Derwinski (1990)–Original Duty to Assist

Posted on September 27, 2011 by asknod

In our continuing series on Oldies But Goldies, we were researching where a completely new concept of VA law originated on evidence and remembered this gem. Mr. Harold E. Littke, although the decision doesn’t mention it, was probably a Veteran … Continue reading →

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CAVC–Clemons v. Shinseki (2009)–Not an M.D.

Posted on September 27, 2011 by asknod

Clemons v. Shinseki is a marvelous piece of work. I’m sure Eric the clueless wasn’t entirely enthralled with the outcome, but that is neither here nor there. Bill Clemons simply reinforces Espiritu v. Derwinski from our point of reference. Mr. William … Continue reading →

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COVA–Cartwright v. Derwinski(1991)–In the beginning…

Posted on September 27, 2011 by asknod

      This is a post about the early days of the COVA. The decision is still quoted and cited so I decided to put it in to illustrate where our unique law came from.   In our dissertation on  Gilbert … Continue reading →

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