Author Archives: asknod

Unknown's avatar

About asknod

VA claims blogger

BVA–New JetGun Win W/ 2 Nexi.

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

Here is a Lady Vet with her act together. She came armed and dangerous to this shindig. It had to go to the BVA to be won, but we expect that nowadays. The VLJ used some cutting edge logic to … Continue reading →

Posted in BvA HCV decisions | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

BVA–No Nexus=Dreambucks

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

I had to search for a perfect example of this to illustrate the folly of filing a claim without a nexus. This Veteran could have, and most assuredly should have, won this claim. We won’t go into why his Service … Continue reading →

Posted in BvA HCV decisions | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

BVA–NGU = Service Connection

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

Something that needs to be expressed more frequently is that sexual promiscuity in service was not willful misconduct when we were in. I assume that is still the case but I don’t keep up on that kind of thing. It … Continue reading →

Posted in BvA HCV decisions | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

BVA–Read and heed: 100% ratings

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

      All Vets filing or still appealing for a higher rating on an existing claim should read this decision. It was well done by the Vet. He did slip on the DM2 nexus , but will probably win if … Continue reading →

Posted in BvA HCV decisions | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

BVA–1151 Claim-Contaminated VA Transfussion

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

As we have current member(s) fighting VA over this issue, I include this as the latest BVA word on the subject. Valuable info is always gleaned from these even if there is nothing precedental about them. For those of you … Continue reading →

Posted in BvA HCV decisions | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

BVA–Hep/Cirrhosis dilemma–pyramiding quandary

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

Here’s a horror story I’m sure some of you Veterans have encountered by now. Imagine filing for SC for hep and cirrhosis and winning. Your med recs support it and you are most definitely entitled to it. One little problem. … Continue reading →

Posted in BvA HCV decisions | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

BVA- Boldly Going Nowhere

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

Is it just us, or do other Vets who read the BVA’s decisions get a feeling of deja vu after reading about, say,  two or three denials? We like to scour these documents in search of meaningful and useful information … Continue reading →

Posted in BvA HCV decisions | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

BVA–Win-Tiger Team Remand Aug 5, 2003

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

 In the beginning, we had such high hopes… DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS CLEVELAND REGIONAL OFFICE  Tiger Team Remand Unit P.O. Box 998020 Cleveland, Ohio 44199-8020 Rating Decision August 5, 2003 INTRODUCTION The records reflect that the veteran served during the … Continue reading →

Posted in Jetgun BvA Decisions | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

BVA–Win- 2008- Materials used to clean guns

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

2008’s first Jet gun win. It’s a very narrow ruling. It was very well presented. The Veteran( a woman) was very articulate and the Board Member, VLJ Shane Durkin described it thus: ” The Board finds her a credible witness”. … Continue reading →

Posted in Jetgun BvA Decisions | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

BVA– Another win – Could be jetguns

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

The operable words are always” as likely as not” or something similar. When you win, it really makes no difference except to those of you VETS who are still on the other side of the Creek with defective paddles. Every … Continue reading →

Posted in Jetgun BvA Decisions | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment