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BVA-Do not pass GO!

Posted on September 28, 2011 by asknod

Help! File this case in the demented VSO box. The Disabled American Veterans organization has been around for quite some time helping Vets. With that said, why on earth did they let this one go up to D.C. for an … Continue reading →

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BVA–Dumb and Dumber Still

Posted on September 28, 2011 by asknod

Every once in a while we see a BVA or CAVC ruling that intrigues us and demands that we present it to you, the inquiring Vet. Usually these decisions are the product of a Veteran presenting his own claim (pro se) without … Continue reading →

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BVA– How not to appeal

Posted on September 28, 2011 by asknod

From the Paul Revere VA Regional Office: Open mouth, insert foot. Repeat as necessary to obtain maximum effect. Assuming this Vet was of sound mind, why did the Massachusetts Department of Veterans Services let him off the Reservation without proper … Continue reading →

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BVA– Dr. VET “OPINES”

Posted on September 28, 2011 by asknod

Here is a Vet that is so sure of his claim that he doesn’t even show up for his C&P exam. This means VA can’t even give him one of their bogus “VA nexus” jobs. So they simply state that … Continue reading →

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BVA–HepC,2nd to HepB, 2nd to the Cocaine

Posted on September 28, 2011 by asknod

The veteran also has argued (as discussed by the RO in the SOC) that his hepatitis C is a separate disability that is secondary to his hepatitis B. However, since, as noted above, the veteran is not entitled to service … Continue reading →

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BVA– Dumb and Dumber

Posted on September 28, 2011 by asknod

We could certainly file this one under Dumb and Dumber, but I suspect the file cabinet has other folders that would be equally amenable to it. If you have any doubt about what the VA is going to look at … Continue reading →

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BVA– Gee. Did I say that? I forget a lot.

Posted on September 28, 2011 by asknod

We can file this one under C for Cognitive Brain Disorder. I know I forget a lot of stuff. My wife constantly reminds me of that. If you file a claim, you must have a game plan. An integral part … Continue reading →

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BVA– NO HEP= NO $

Posted on September 28, 2011 by asknod

File this one in the Idiot’s Delight box. If you are going to claim an injury in service, you must still have the injury when you file. It helps if you bring a nexus to the VSO to include with … Continue reading →

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BVA-Roadmap to nowhere

Posted on September 28, 2011 by asknod

Ladies and Gentlemen Vets, this is a classic example of a frivolous filing. This Veteran has unfortunately had some problems in the past with drugs. It is unfortunate that he suffers. I think any caring person would have sympathy for … Continue reading →

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BVA– Hep A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,IVDU,J….

Posted on September 28, 2011 by asknod

This is the first in a series of “Frivolous Filings” series. It represents what can happen when the lip box beneath the nose opens and things that sound like intelligence emanate from within. Be very careful what you say. It … Continue reading →