Category Archives: Veterans Law

COVA– EF v. DERWINSKI–HOW ABOUT A C&P?

Posted on May 3, 2012 by asknod

Few cases are heard where a Veteran wants to retain his or her anonymity. I have seen only two before the CAVC/COVA that were precedental. Here, I can understand the desire for not publicizing the name. Our Vet had genital … Continue reading →

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VARO DETROIT–THE MARCH TOWARDS 2 MILLION CLAIMS

Posted on May 1, 2012 by asknod

Member Bob sent us this from the city that manufactures Binford Tools and motor vehicles. It is a classic example of what I call divide and conquer. The Veteran has been asked to be honest. This he does. VA immediately … Continue reading →

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MATING ELEPHANTS

Posted on April 29, 2012 by asknod

Things you need to know about vA decisons and the process behind them that few Vets see or hear about. vA decisions are promulgated at a very high level. vA decisions are only arrived at after a suitable period … Continue reading →

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VHA–SORRY, NO MORE NEXUS LETTERS

Posted on April 27, 2012 by asknod

I knew this was hidden somewhere but it took a while. I had to go line by line in the VHA handbook. Squidly One had reported back to us that his PCP held up the crucifix and recited the incantation … Continue reading →

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BVA– AO At Fort McClellan RVN

Posted on April 26, 2012 by asknod

I always thought Fort McClellan was in Alablama. Seems they did some “non-tactical” deployment of AO, AW and AB (in small quantities) there in the late sixties. Does this surprise anyone? Just how soon do you think it will come … Continue reading →

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38 CFR §4.16–A Window For HCV Vets

Posted on April 23, 2012 by asknod

I have spoken numerous times of the enigma we encounter when we get the double whammy of both HCV (7354) and cirrhosis (7312). The ratings overlap so much, the danger of pyramiding under §4.14 causes VA to lowball you on both … Continue reading →

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VA– We’re Fixing It.

Posted on April 21, 2012 by asknod

This is the actual gist of what Mr. Murphy said at the House Veterans Committee the other day. I must hand it to VA. It was said by none other than Samuel Clemons (Mark Twain) a mistruth could make it half way … Continue reading →

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BVA–Worthless VA Medical Opinions

Posted on April 21, 2012 by asknod

As I get older, I read BVA HCV decisions and see errors so egregious they make my hair stand on end. What passes for Independent Medical Opinions requested by BVA VLJs to facilitate adjudications is going downhill rapidly. The following … Continue reading →

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M E AS FACT FINDER

Posted on April 20, 2012 by asknod

This popped up on the Vet’s law library site a few weeks ago and it caught my eye. If you are reasonably good at digesting legal theory, this baby will give you cites and precedence to quote until you win. There’s no … Continue reading →

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FED CIR–CHANDLER v.SHINSEKI

Posted on April 16, 2012 by asknod

This decision has absolutely no bearing on HCV jurisprudence. I simply attach it here for the sole purpose of showing the readership what we have in store for us soon. At the top of the decision is the list of … Continue reading →