Monthly Archives: September 2011

BVA–I WAITED TOO LONG TO FILE

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

This the ultimate tragedy. This poor Vet, like most of us, probably got an earful from his wife to go get a physical because he turned 55. Or he decided to get a flu shot that year. He probably hadn’t … Continue reading →

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BVA–Big Brother is watching you

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

This has no pertinent relevance to HCV claims, but I include it here to illustrate that VA does keep track of you and your claim. You would be foolish to think otherwise. This deranged Vet filed in 1946 and received … Continue reading →

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BVA–1992-2008=PERSEVERANCE=WIN

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

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 … Continue reading →

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BVA–TDIU–(Compensation)

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

Here is a claim that involves, ultimately, a claim for Total Disability due to Individual Unemployability (TDIU). The Veteran’s disabilities combine to cause him to be unable to work and he still lacks a 100% disability rating. If you have … Continue reading →

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BVA– HOW BAD DO YOU WANT TO LOSE?

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

Okay. Do not show up for the C&P exam. Check. Don’t show up for the Travel Board Hearing. Check. Ignore the Risk Factors Questionnaire they mailed out to you. Check. Tell them you were an IVDU kind of guy. Check. … Continue reading →

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BVA–RISE FROM THE DEAD, LAZARUS !

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

As you know, I attempt to help the living in the pursuit of their claims. Here is a Veteran that has risen from the dead to add his voice to our cause. I have been attempting, over the last several … Continue reading →

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BVA–HEP A,B,C OR NONE OF THE ABOVE

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

These kinds of cases disturb me. I expect we are going to start seeing more like this example(and mine)that were filed under “hepatitis” without a letter after them. Its a backdoor method to 86 an old rating after it has … Continue reading →

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BVA–GO BIG OR GO HOME

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

This is a great case. Vet joins Army. Vet gets hep right before going to RVN. Goes to RVN and gets hosed when Buddy gets blown away right beside him. Vet gets bad case of PTSD. Vet discovers the joy … Continue reading →

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BVA— JUST THE HEP, MAM,JUST THE HEP

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

Feb. 88- Vet filed and lost a “hepatitis” claim based on hep. in service in March 77. Fast forward to July 08. The vet has a new claim before the BVA on appeal(obviously the local VARO still doesn’t believe him). … Continue reading →

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BVA– 3.156(c)(i)(ii)(iii)(2,3,4)–2007 back to 1970

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

Start claim in 1970. Walk away and forget to appeal. Open old claim in 87,96,98, and finally get SC in 2003. Ask for 87 effective date , but, hold on to your hat, get the 1970 effective date. This is … Continue reading →

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