Tag Archives: CAvC HCV decision

CAVC–BROPHY v SHINSEKI-HELLO? McFLY?

What is it in this day and age of claims filing that would allow a Veteran to file a claim with no evidence? What also would possess them to ignore all requests for substantiation? And why, pray tell, would their … Continue reading

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CAVC– Greer v. Shinseki– Defective IME/Lay Testimony Not Credible

Over the years, the VA and the BVA have become more adroit in their handling of denials where HCV is concerned. Hepatitis comes in many different forms and is not always as simple as it seems. This case is a … Continue reading

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CAVC–HORBOL v SHINSEKI– Medical Opinions from Fortune Cookies

Veteran Steve A. Horbol served from 1972 to 1975. He was service connected for HCV before he arrived here. He’s trying to connect the dots between sleep apnea and his hep. I commend him for trying. I think it would … Continue reading

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Re: THEOFRASTOU V. SHINSEKI

I received this letter from Mr. Wayne Theofrastou today: Wayne Theofrastou says: Dear Sir: What have I ever done to you that rates your belittlement of me, my character and my service connection for hep C case ? The VA placed … Continue reading

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CAVC–DRAGNET–JUST THE FACTS, MA’M

Sometimes you can catch a break. A good example in Vetsworld is when you arrive at the Court. I capitalize Court because it’s our Supreme Court of sorts. The BVA is not a court. It is a more erudite appellate … Continue reading

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BVA– SP-SP-SPECULATIVE, YOUR HONOR!

Senator Harry Byrd of West Virginia used to inveigh in the Senate when filibustering with a well-known rejoinder-“WRONG! WRONG! WRONG!” (capitalized merely to enunciate his vigor voicing it). Where are you now when we need you, Harry? This horrible piece … Continue reading

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