Category Archives: BvA HCV decisions

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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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