Category Archives: CAVC/COVA Decision

CAVC–ACEVEDO v. SHINSEKI– TWISTING THE MEANING

Posted on July 19, 2012 by asknod

Claims appealed to the CAVC should have to pass the smell test. This one didn’t. Bernadine Acevedo should be ashamed of herself. Actually Bob, Zach, Myung and Alexandra from the Providence Rhode Island Improv Society should have to apologize for … Continue reading →

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CAVC–BOWEN v. SHINSEKI–SEMPER FI, DUDE

Posted on July 12, 2012 by asknod

Every once in a while I see a good decision but often all I see in panel opinions is negligent lawyering . Call it Driving (claim) under the Influence (of Lawyer). What else can you take away from this? I … Continue reading →

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76.4% of BVA decisions are wrong (and not in the Veterans favor, either!)

Posted on July 3, 2012 by joeaveragevet

Nope.  I did not make this up.  This is Bart Stichman’s testimony to Congress who said it.  For those of you who dont know Bart Stichman,  he is the Executive Director of the NVLSP, and the author of much of … Continue reading →

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CAVC–SELLERS v. SHINSEKI–MACKLEM II

Posted on June 28, 2012 by asknod

This may be the best decision you’ll read in 2012. It’s a daisy. It just makes me giggle every time I go back over the analysis. It will remind you of Leroy Macklem’s high adventures in CUE land. What’s more, … Continue reading →

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