Category Archives: Tips and Tricks

Deciphering CAVC (cont.) Part 3

Posted on September 28, 2011 by asknod

This is Part 3 of a 3 part analysis of a Court decision. To read the whole decision, please access the CAVC Forum and click on Part 1 followed by Part 2.  C. Prejudice The Court must next consider whether … Continue reading →

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Deciphering A CAVC Decision (cont.) Part 2

Posted on September 28, 2011 by asknod

(This is Part 2 of 3 parts. To access Part 1, go to the CAVC forum listing all cases and click on Part 1) b. Secretary’s Limited View of Duty To Suggest the Submission of Evidence Similarly, nothing in the … Continue reading →

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Deciphering a CAVC ruling — Part 1

Posted on September 28, 2011 by asknod

Oftimes a Vet will set out to defend himself before the abortion we refer to as the Veteran friendly VA adjudicatory system. He/she soon discovers the “do as I say and not as I do” nature of the system with … Continue reading →

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BVA Video Hearing

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

AZeeJensMom Moderator Registered: 01/05/09 Posts: 94 01/05/09 #1 Hello…My husband has an active claim pending in the appeal process. He was SC in April ’08 for diabetes and related medical conditions.The appeal issue is SC for HepC.   He had a … Continue reading →

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Denied HEP-C VA Claim

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

fedupvet4025 Registered: 01/08/09 Posts: 1 01/08/09 #1 Dear Gentlemen:My husband was in receipt of this message and we would like to know how to pursue this.My husband, who retired from USMC in August 1997, underwent HEP-C treatment for 2-1/2 yrs … Continue reading →

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National Service Officer- DAV

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

chapkirk Registered: 01/15/09 Posts: 4 01/15/09 #1 I am very unsure as to the qualifications of my NSO.  He seems hesitant and very unsure of himself.  I do not feel as though we are on the same team.I am told … Continue reading →

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Question on EED

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

broncovet Registered: 01/24/09 Posts: 9 01/24/09 #1 NOD. My claim is in such a chaotic mess, the RO cant decide if my TDIU claim is pending, denied or closed.  April 08 RO decision says denied.  August 08 RO decision says … Continue reading →

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DIY Claim–Danger! Danger!

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

NOD Manager Registered: 11/22/08 Posts: 652 02/10/09 #1 Here we have a Pennsylvania Veteran who has chosen to defend himself. We are going to dissect his Remand from the BVA and look at mistakes, errors, and ways to prevent you … Continue reading →

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Hi, I am new and need some help

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

Dana1999 Registered: 10/10/09 Posts: 3 10/10/09 #1 I served in the Army from 1997 – 2003. I currently have 60% service connected disability and I am getting paid 50 %. I went for initial treatment visit to a new VA … Continue reading →

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I need some guidance

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

flipfarts Registered: 05/12/09 Posts: 19 05/24/09 #1 Dear M/F Veterans I am very grate full for the information posted here for HCV veterans. I have read quite allot. I believe I was screwed by the Ca Dept of Veterans Affairs … Continue reading →

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