Category Archives: Jetgun BvA Decisions

Member’s Bucket List

Posted on October 29, 2011 by asknod

I love writing about others and their successes when going up against Goliath (VA). Every win is a “take that” moment for what they did to me for 22 long years. Actually, mine’s still in the works in D.C. as … Continue reading →

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Plausible? See Stegman v. Derwinski (1992)

Posted on October 27, 2011 by asknod

I swear that the words that make their way onto this screen are born of woolgathering while driving. I keep a tablet under my right hand and a pen poised for when the little man in my head presses “Send”. … 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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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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BVA–New JetGun Win W/ 2 Nexi.

Posted on October 1, 2011 by asknod

       Here is a Lady Vet with her act together. She came armed and dangerous to this shindig. It had to go to the BVA to be won, but we expect that nowadays. The VLJ used some cutting … Continue reading →

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CAVC–Merczel v. Shinseki- Sorting out the Hickson Elements(SJD)

Posted on September 27, 2011 by asknod

Sweet. That’s what this decision is. It tunes in the ICU2TV and let’s us look at another example of what justice is, and isn’t, supposed to be about.  Although the decision is by a single judge and not an en banc precedent- setting … Continue reading →

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CAVC–Theofrastou v. Shinseki- You Have the Right To Remain Stupid

Posted on September 27, 2011 by asknod

 I am including this Court decision for Vets to review. Even though it’s a Single Judge disposition, it clearly illustrates what a panel would find as well.  The Veteran is representing himself before the Court, which I wouldn’t wish on my … Continue reading →

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BVA–Win-Tiger Team Remand Aug 5, 2003

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

 In the beginning, we had such high hopes… DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS CLEVELAND REGIONAL OFFICE  Tiger Team Remand Unit P.O. Box 998020 Cleveland, Ohio 44199-8020 Rating Decision August 5, 2003 INTRODUCTION The records reflect that the veteran served during the … Continue reading →

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BVA–Win- 2008- Materials used to clean guns

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

2008’s first Jet gun win. It’s a very narrow ruling. It was very well presented. The Veteran( a woman) was very articulate and the Board Member, VLJ Shane Durkin described it thus: ” The Board finds her a credible witness”. … Continue reading →

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BVA– Another win – Could be jetguns

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

The operable words are always” as likely as not” or something similar. When you win, it really makes no difference except to those of you VETS who are still on the other side of the Creek with defective paddles. Every … Continue reading →

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