Category Archives: BvA Decisions

BVA–MOTIONS FOR RECONSIDERATION

Posted on April 27, 2012 by asknod

Motions for Reconsideration (MFRs) are few and far between. These occur when a Veteran petitions the BVA to reconsider his denial. Few are granted and fewer still succeed. Here is an example of same. Sgt. Whacko served from 1959 to 1962. While he could … Continue reading →

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BVA– AO At Fort McClellan RVN

Posted on April 26, 2012 by asknod

I always thought Fort McClellan was in Alablama. Seems they did some “non-tactical” deployment of AO, AW and AB (in small quantities) there in the late sixties. Does this surprise anyone? Just how soon do you think it will come … Continue reading →

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38 CFR §4.16–A Window For HCV Vets

Posted on April 23, 2012 by asknod

I have spoken numerous times of the enigma we encounter when we get the double whammy of both HCV (7354) and cirrhosis (7312). The ratings overlap so much, the danger of pyramiding under §4.14 causes VA to lowball you on both … Continue reading →

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BVA–NO AO IN THAILAND

Posted on April 13, 2012 by asknod

This is an unfortunate decision for the Vet. He should have done some research on his claim before filing. The fact that he had the MOPH repping him is not going to help. Hell, they should have known better. Cellulitis … Continue reading →

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BVA –CHLORACNE WIN

Posted on April 13, 2012 by asknod

This is the only win I’ve ever seen on Chloracne. It, like PCT and subacute peripheral neuropathy are those rare items you hear about like extraschedular ratings. You know they exist on paper in 3.309(e)  but have never actually met … Continue reading →

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Extraschedular Rating Granted

Posted on April 6, 2012 by asknod

Member Loyal sent this one in. It’s a 2012 decision, too. It’s very unique for two reasons. The first being the Director of Comp. and Pensions denied the Vet  for the extraschedular and then the VLJ promptly overturns the decision. … Continue reading →

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BVA–Shoenweiss v Shinseki (2011)

Posted on April 2, 2012 by asknod

This is one of those rare cases where you can see the CAVC ruling that started this ball rolling back to Dollar Drive for a judicial “adjustment”. We see many decisions headed up the ladder, but rarely see them descend … Continue reading →

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Old Growth Spinach and the AMC

Posted on March 21, 2012 by asknod

Old growth spinach. You know you have old growth spinach if you have to use climbing spikes, a belt and a small chainsaw to cut it. I planted this stuff in November and all it did was fester. Now its … Continue reading →

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BVA–I WAS THERE,DUDE.

Posted on February 20, 2012 by asknod

If everyone who said they were in Vietnam during the war had really been there, I expect it would have been standing room only. In fact, if everyone who said they got this or that medal for their combat had, … Continue reading →

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BVA—§1154(B) COMBAT VET WINS AFTER AMC DENIAL

Posted on February 17, 2012 by asknod

HCVets everywhere should take note of this one. The Vet has lost at the RO and the AMC. The VLJ sees the light and give it to him and doesn’t mumble the jive about benefit of the doubt. This guy … Continue reading →

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