Category Archives: BvA Decisions

BVA–JETGUN WIN BUT IT TOOK TEN YEARS AND A GOOD VA LAW DOG

Posted on November 12, 2016 by

You read about the VA hamster wheel. Perhaps  you’ve taken a few rides yourself in the claims game. BVA remands, as I’ve pointed out in the past, are time alligators. My pet advocacy game with these jetgun claims is simple. … Continue reading →

Posted in BvA Decisions, BvA HCV decisions, HCV Risks (documented), IMOs/IMEs, Jetgun BvA Decisions, Jetgun Claims evidence, KP Veterans, Lawyering Up, NOVA Attorneys, VA Attorneys, Veterans Law, Vietnam Disease Issues | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 11 Comments

Vet forced to go off DMII meds to prove he has it

Posted on October 6, 2016 by

Nurses have told us that DMII is a chronic condition; that once you have it, you always have it.  And to never go off the restricted diet or risk suffering terrible side effects.   When we lived in a senior … Continue reading →

Posted in Agent Orange, AO, Blood info, BvA Decisions, DM II, Food for thought, Guest authors, non-va care, Uncategorized, vARO Decisions, Vietnam Disease Issues, VSOs | Tagged , , , | 16 Comments

VA Spousal Resource Protection Amount

Posted on September 16, 2016 by

There have been some reforms in this area.  Please note that there may be more current information available on this topic from a VA social worker.  Spousal impoverishment for VA extended care is covered under 38 CFR 17.111 (pdf) 1601a_06_hk_2015_11_10 VHA … Continue reading →

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CAVC-#16-2098–EX WRIT–RESPONDENT’S RESPONSE

Posted on July 16, 2016 by

I do so love the new electronic world of footprints. The new Veterans Management of Benefits System (VMBS) is a wonderful tool to tell you what happened when and in near real time. One of the unexpected benefits of becoming … Continue reading →

Posted in BvA Decisions, Extraordinary Writs of Mandamus, Independent Living Program, KP Veterans, Presumption of Regularity, Tips and Tricks, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 13 Comments

Important new CAVC ruling on emergency reimbursements 38 U.S.C. § 1725

Posted on May 13, 2016 by

My old Marine recently received emergency treatment (LINK) at a non-VA hospital.  He is enrolled in Medicare and VA health care. We want to know who is legally obligated to pay what portion of the bills when they start rolling in … Continue reading →

Posted in BvA Decisions, Call Bob, CAVC Knowledge, CAVC ruling, CAVC/COVA Decision, Complaints Department, Food for thought, Guest authors, Important CAVC/COVA Ruling, Lawyering Up, non-va care, Remanded claims, Uncategorized, vA news | Tagged , , | 3 Comments

BVA–THE NEW PRESUMPTIVES FROM CAMP OF THE YOUNG

Posted on April 3, 2016 by

From the Al Unser Memorial Fort Fumble in Albuquerque, New Mexico: Camp Le Jeune, if spelled correctly, is French as most know. By rights, when named, it would have been more appropriate to call it Camp pour le jeune fils … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, BvA Decisions, Camp Lejeune poisoning, IMOs/IMEs, KP Veterans, M-21 info, Medical News, Nexus Information, Presumption of Soundness, Tips and Tricks, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

HADIT.COM RADIO– WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS NEVER STAYS THERE

Posted on March 21, 2016 by

John and Jerrel have invited me to come spill the secrets of the NOVA Witches and Warlocks Supreme Council in Lost Wages, Nevada last week. I gladly do so in hopes none of this valuable information is buried but rather   … Continue reading →

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