Category Archives: BvA HCV decisions

DICK TRACY 101

Posted on October 19, 2011 by asknod

When filing a claim for benefits, there are certain things that can unduly influence your success. These may seem mundane and of no import, but they will have an impact larger than you can imagine. First time filers fill out … Continue reading →

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BVA–BABY YOU CAN DRIVE MY CLAIM

Posted on October 18, 2011 by asknod

Baby you can drive my claim Yes I know it sounds insane And Baby, I trust you Seeing as I was born and raised in the Tidewater area ofVirginia, it’s only natural for me to spot Roanoke VARO and be … Continue reading →

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BVA–Muskogee Jetguns

Posted on October 17, 2011 by asknod

When I spot a jetgun win at the BVA, I really dissect it from every different angle. They are still rare, but yield a plethora of valuable information for others. Sometimes something as minor as a physician’s note in the … Continue reading →

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CAVC– Jones v. Shinseki 2010 + BVA Case

Posted on October 16, 2011 by asknod

Jones v. Shinseki examines what to do when, after numerous tries, the VA examiners are stymied as to the cause of your disease or whether it is service-related. This is usually summed up somewhere in your denial. It will say … Continue reading →

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BVA– Remand to Nashville Cats

Posted on October 15, 2011 by asknod

BVA—Remand NashvilleCats While I compliment the  VLJ on his candid observation that the Nashville Cats at the Nashville VARO aren’t playin’ as clean as country water, the cause is lost. Judge Michael E. Kilcoyne has been around the BVA for … Continue reading →

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BVA–PEER PRESSURE

Posted on October 13, 2011 by asknod

I am always amazed at the entries in the excuse book for how a Vet got infected with HCV. I say excuse in the sense of a disenfranchised Vet- i.e. one who has been denied and will never attain SC … Continue reading →

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BVA–A Well-Reasoned Jet Gun Win

Posted on October 12, 2011 by asknod

Over the years we have noticed a small coterie of very successful lawyers who take on Hep. cases and win them with seeming ease. Virginia Girard-Brady is one. Here, she demonstrates that even in a pool full of VA law … Continue reading →

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38 CFR §4.14–The Dreaded Pyramiding Regulation

Posted on October 8, 2011 by asknod

I had a phone call from a member who lives near us last night (Peter aka Menalteed). He was having trouble navigating this new site looking for an old post that discusses the inequities of DC 7354  (HCV) and DC … Continue reading →

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BVA– Process of Elimination

Posted on October 7, 2011 by asknod

Here’s a recent decision that involves a novel approach. I’m sure the Veteran thought he was much better educated than his SO and therefore this approach was a winner. I would have loved to have been a fly on the … Continue reading →

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BVA– Bipolar +IVDU= HCV SC

Posted on October 5, 2011 by asknod

I keep hearing about these and finally found one. This is a 2011 decision and shows the misogynist reasoning need to arrive at this. I have heard of this with PTSD but not  the Bipolar route. Check out the “at least as … Continue reading →

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