Category Archives: Veterans Law

CAVC–17-14??– AWAITING THE DOCKET

Posted on May 20, 2017 by

One thing I love about Extraordinary Writs is the alacrity that enervates the DVA when it hits 625 Native American Ave. NW. Before it can even be docketed this time, I have a decision back from the Seattle Regional Office … Continue reading →

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CAVC- CULBRETH V SHULKIN–THE 45-DAY SOLUTION

Posted on May 7, 2017 by

When things have dragged on for more than three years and the Regional Office really can’t remember who you are (nor could they care less), it sometimes helps to throw a Ulysses  Grant coupon at it and watch the 027 OGC … Continue reading →

Posted in C-Files and RBAs, Extraordinary Writs of Mandamus, Obtaining a C-file, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, VA Attorneys, vA news, VBMS Tricks, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

VA STAKEHOLDERS-WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW.

Posted on March 26, 2017 by

I have repeatedly heard the term “VA stakeholder” and finally decided to look it up. Former VA Secretary McDonald and our newest fearless leader repeat it incessantly so it must have great gravitas. Here’s the skinny from what I can … Continue reading →

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VA ILP– WE HAVE ANOTHER WINNER

Posted on February 26, 2017 by

Member Randy (always in good standing) has finally cut the ILP Gordian knot with the Denver VR&E krewe. After years of spewing misinformation and Catch 22 jargon at him, they finally realized he’s read Chapter 21 of 38 CFR and … Continue reading →

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LZ CORK-MAMA’S GONNA MAKE A LITTLE SHORT’NIN’ BREAD

Posted on February 12, 2017 by

  Put on the skillet, slip on the lid, Mama’s gonna make a little short’nin’ bread. That ain’t all she’s gonna do, Mama’s gonna make a little coffee, too. What an auspicious day for a Decision Review Officer (DRO) Hearing. … Continue reading →

Posted in 1154(b) combat presumptions, 3.156(c), Earlier Effective dates, KP Veterans, NPRC 1973 Fire, PTSD, SMC, TBI, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, Veterans Law, Vietnam War history | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 17 Comments

DONBO-WHEREFORE ART THOU, DONBO?

Posted on January 24, 2017 by

Here we are on the dawn of Day 4 in the New World and Veterans everywhere are growing anxious. Six months ago, Presidential hopeful Trump announced a special place on the White House switch board for a real operator to answer … Continue reading →

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CAVC– RIVERA-OYOLA V McDONALD–3 CARD MONTE

Posted on January 20, 2017 by

It’s always fun to have old, seasoned former CAVC Judges come back to help out with the backlog. Considering President Trump is going to be tasked with filling three slots currently vacant at the Court, we hope he gives the … Continue reading →

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