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BVA–Interferon Rating denial

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

If this isn’t enough to raise the hair on the back of your neck about Interferon Tx and VA’s refusal to accept responsibility, nothing will. http://www.va.gov/vetapp09/Files5/0944772.txt

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BVA–HCC related to Agent Orange

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

Every once in a while the BVA gets it right.While Vets cannot use these decisions for precedence, they are valuable road maps for deciding the best way to present a claim. This decision by a VLJ is an example of … Continue reading →

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BVA–Putting the Cart before the Horse

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

From the sunny southern RO in Florida: Amazing. The Vet is wondering why he doesn’t feel well and he files for liver damage. So the VA rates him for Hep, secondary to the PCT. This reflects the a$$backwards approach to VA rulings. … Continue reading →

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BVA-Autoimmune Hepatitis and Agent Orange

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

Here is an interesting case where a Vietnam Vet comes down with a raging case of Autoimmune Hep (AIH). As usual, the VLJ stares up at the ceiling and says “Hear no evil, see no evil, and therefore its not … Continue reading →

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BVA- The Small Print in 38 CFR 3.301

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

God, I love these decisions. The VARO in New Orleans was in such a hurry to shoot this Vet down that they stepped on their necktie and did a face plant. The BVA was so disgusted that they took the … Continue reading →

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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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