Category Archives: Veterans Law

Free: science reference book for judges

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Laura

It’s been many years since I sat through 9th grade biology class learning about frogs and ponds.  I admit to being scientifically illiterate.  But my lack of science acumen is not disturbing to anyone but myself since the public is … Continue reading →

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BVA– BUM’S RUSH

Posted on October 9, 2012 by asknod

How many times are we told we do not have the medical expertise to opine on the etiology of where our disease came from or what particular risk was the culprit? Try this one on for size. Vet partied hearty … Continue reading →

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Secret Veterans’ Benefits Academy

Posted on October 7, 2012 by Laura

I really had to hunt for any information about this academy but there is was, in small print, mis-named, on the Baltimore VARO webpage. The Baltimore Regional Office is co-located with the Eastern Area Human Resource Center (HRC) and the … Continue reading →

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BVA–C&P MUST BE SIGNED BY A MD

Posted on October 4, 2012 by asknod

FROM THE FAMOUS BUGTUSSLE, WEST VIRGINIA REGIONAL OFFICE We have seen much and heard even more about Vets who come to us with reports of vA substituting an ARNP, PA or DBC (designated bedpan changer) as the “physician” of choice … Continue reading →

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Absence of Evidence is not Negative Evidence

Posted on October 4, 2012 by joeaveragevet

Yes, I know that one is a mouthful.  However, how many times have we read where the Veteran was denied because “the record shows no evidence of treatment” for this malady? This is precisely what the vA is doing.  They … Continue reading →

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CAVC–WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW-2

Posted on October 4, 2012 by asknod

In CAVC 1 I began the introduction to what all of you who come after me will go through. In my book, I suggested all Vets do the mirror test. Make sure you’re positive on this and you know you’re right. … Continue reading →

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BVA– ACTING VLJ HOOKED ON PHONICS

Posted on October 1, 2012 by asknod

WGM got the short end of the stick on this one but now I see why. vA just can’t bring themselves to accept the fact that getting Winky dirty isn’t willful misconduct. Listen to this Judge pontificate, bluster, chew her … Continue reading →

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BVA–20 +YEAR LIFER LOOKING FOR WELFARE

Posted on October 1, 2012 by asknod

I’ve never read one of these.I’ve seen combat Vets and medics get HCV SC with all number of drug issues. I’ve seen guys who deserved it get denied a bunch, too. But this is a new one. On top of … Continue reading →

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BVA–CLEOTIS WINS

Posted on October 1, 2012 by asknod

Squidly cracked the safe. The 2012 decisions are available if you know the secret handshake and the password.   Obviously we aren’t going to use any names here. A while back I was putting up BVA cases and showing how … Continue reading →

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CAVC–THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW–I

Posted on September 29, 2012 by asknod

Recently, a member arrived here with advice she had received on another Veteran’s help site. It was not encouraging news on her current claim for her husband who is severely disabled. While I strongly advocate Vet’s should seek the widest … Continue reading →

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