Category Archives: Important CAVC/COVA Ruling

CAVC–Hamer v. Shinseki–For all the TDIU

Posted on September 27, 2011 by asknod

This is an interesting decision concerning TDIU that just came out on the 27th of July. It concerns a certain Mr. Hamer who had disabilities that rendered him virtually totally disabled in 1978, just 4 short years after his USAF service. … Continue reading →

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CAVC–Vigil v.Peake(2008) re:38 CFR § 3.156(c)

Posted on September 27, 2011 by asknod

Most Vets have been told that they cannot reopen or revisit old claims that were unappealed. This is true-unless the VARO committed some grave procedural error and did not follow the letter of the law. Additionally, if there were files … Continue reading →

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CAVC– Vazquez-Flores v. Peake

Posted on September 27, 2011 by asknod

As mentioned in various other places on this site, are descriptions of this decision. Up to this point, Vets were afforded a minimal amount of discussion on the effects of the disease/injury on their life and a decision was rendered … Continue reading →

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CAVC —2008 Hepatitis Remand

Posted on September 27, 2011 by asknod

The CAVC only heard 13 hepatitis cases during the 2008 calender year. These were all Single Judge rulings and, as such, do not constitute precedent-setting opinions. However, they do show how any appeal you may attempt will be met. This … Continue reading →