Category Archives: CAVC/COVA Decision

LORD, TELL ME IT’S NOT THAT MEDRANO

Posted on December 8, 2021 by asknod

Cupcake and I were having coffee yesterday morning and I was scrolling down through my Google® newsfeed when I inadvertently administered (again) a coffee enema to my nose. The article described a former Marine, now a Veterans Service Officer (soon … Continue reading →

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Is VA spitting in the faces of CAVC Judges and Veterans with this Proposed Rule?: Definition for Aggravation (09/11/2020)

Posted on February 17, 2021 by Laura

On February 1, 2019, the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) heard a consolidated appeal, Ward (No. 16-2157), Neal NO. 17-1204 v. Wilkie, and decided it on Jun 14, 2019. DAVIS, Chief Judge: Both cases in this consolidated … Continue reading →

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CAVC– USING McWHORTER FOR FUN AND PROFIT.

Posted on December 1, 2019 by asknod

Every day I go on Google news in the morning to see what wild and crazy articles they have. It’s a potpourri of liberal and conservative thinking. Some are better than others. Former WH janitor overhears President saying ______to_______! Turns … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, Appeals Modernization Act, CAVC Knowledge, CAVC/COVA Decision, Humor, Inferred claims, Informal Claims, KP Veterans, SMC, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

FEDERAL CIRCUIT JUSTICE

Posted on November 15, 2018 by asknod

Cupcake asked me to blog about this anomaly. Imagine filing your VA claim at the local Fort Fumble.  You wait 125 days (right!) for your denial. You are then in for a long wait for an appeal. We’re talking six … Continue reading →

Posted in BvA Decisions, CAVC ruling, CAVC/COVA Decision, Complaints Department, DRO and BVA Hearings, Humor, KP Veterans, VA Agents | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 13 Comments

HADIT.COM RADIO SHOW FOR 11/15/2018

Posted on November 13, 2018 by asknod

I just received a request for my appearance on the Hadit.com podcast two days hence. We’ll be discussing an SMC client of mine with an interesting fact scenario. We’ll also be discussing an interesting precedential decision from the CAVC promulgated … Continue reading →

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Great veteran lawyers at work

Posted on April 12, 2018 by Laura

Some very good news. From Stars and Stripes– and the ever-watchful Tom Philpott, Vet lawyers got desired ‘undiagnosed pain’ case to win on appeal (LINK). The truth and fairness lawyers:  Atty. Mel Botswick, partner at the law firm Orrick, Herrington and … Continue reading →

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VA ER care: Staab vs Shulkin. April 8, 2016 is the important date

Posted on February 19, 2018 by Laura

The Secretary now has an inkling of what it feels like to have a bucket of  excrément  thrown at him by the VA.  I’ve read the VAOIG’s completely one-sided overblown gossipy report (LINK), and his lawyers worthy rebuttal.  Nevertheless, his Chief … Continue reading →

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CAVC–HARVEY v SHULKIN–LIPSTICK ON THE COLLAR

Posted on February 11, 2018 by asknod

Over the years of my involvement in VA law, I have occasionally (rarely, mind you) heard of Medical Doctor cum Juris Doctorate hired guns. No names here. You all know who you are. In the same vein, I have encountered … Continue reading →

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CAVC–BELL V McDONALD–NEUTRAL EVIDENCE IS NOT NEGATIVE EVIDENCE

Posted on July 22, 2017 by asknod

Welcome to the CAVC. Meet Saint Coral Wong Pietsch (pronounced peach) or abbreviated to St. Coral. She’s a member of the Holy Order of the Sisters of 625 Native American Ave. NW APO 20004 (Ninth Floor- Women’s Lingerie/Sundries). With the … Continue reading →

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CAVC- 17-1450–STOP DRAGGIN’ MY HEART AROUND.

Posted on July 17, 2017 by asknod

Hopefully, all you meatheads have survived Quatro de Julyo and still have all your digits attached-either by God or surgery. We fired off our share and I noticed you can actually get a crick in the neck from looking up … Continue reading →

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