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BVA– YOUR EFFECTIVE DATE

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

 This decision will hopefully clear up any confusion Vets may have as to what day is the official beginning of their benefits from VA. The law is very clear on this but Vets are fuzzy on what can be considered … Continue reading →

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BVA– THE PERFECT STORM

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

Don’t tell me there is no such thing as luck. Read this piece of work. The VA examiner made the mistake of not slamming the door in the Veteran’s face with one of those “It’s at least as not likely … Continue reading →

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BVA–HCV? NOT FROM MILITARY SERVICE

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

This is quite possibly one of the worst examples of how far the VARO “Examiners” will go to deny a Vet’s claim in spite of all the evidence to the contrary.He was then turned down at the BVA after a … Continue reading →

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BVA– FIRST HCV CLAIM(1991)

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

This is the first claim submitted with the HCV included as the type of Hepatitis. Numerous claims have been submitted for SC over the years, but this is unique in that the Veteran specifically mentions the “C” variant. Up to … Continue reading →

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BVA—PCT 2NDARY TO HCV OR AO

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

This decision is representative of the only disease (PCT) which is common to both Agent Orange and Hepatitis C. Up to 33% of Hep C patients also have this skin disease. It is difficult to get SC for it via … Continue reading →

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BVA–Fenderson Staged Rating

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

This Veteran will attempt to go back and revisit his claim of 1978 which he filed within one year of when he left the military. The DRO decision of 2003 granting SC is unique in that VA granted his 1978 … Continue reading →

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BVA– What % for how sick I am

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

Veterans have asked us how the VA rates you for Hep. Here is an actual decision that shows what they offer for degree of disability. More about this at the end of the decision… http://www.va.gov/vetapp08/Files2/0812018.txt Having read this, You now … Continue reading →

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BVA– Find this Guy-QUICK!

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

This claim is here for two reasons. This Vet needs to appeal this and get an appeal started to establish his effective date of May, 2002. He should have gotten a rating for 0% as they clearly state he had … Continue reading →

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BVA– I’ll see your nexus and raise you 2

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

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, … Continue reading →

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BVA–Getting Your Nexus Right

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

Remember, Veterans, when you obtain a nexus from a doctor, it has to be phrased exactly right or it is a wasted effort. This ruling is a classic example of that which I speak. This Veteran did everything correctly with … Continue reading →

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