Tag Archives: DIY vA Claims

CAVC–JONES v. SHINSEKI-DIARRHEA vs LOOSE STOOLS

Here’s one I’m sure will have interesting implications for Veterans for some time. I’m not being humourous, either. David J. Jones finds himself in a holding pattern on the upwind leg and can’t seem to get tower clearance to land. The Secretary … Continue reading

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BVA– ARE WE TALKING “BVA” IN DC? JETGUNS?

Read this jetgun decision and scratch your head. VLJ U.R. Powell is no spring chicken The good judge has had a vast wealth of experience denying claims and has indeed turned down hundreds, if not thousands, of claims just like … Continue reading

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CAVC KNOWLEDGE–4

Once you have been denied at the BVA, your have 120 days and nights to appeal your claim. This is done by sending it in to the Court. If you make the mistake of sending it to your RO or the BVA, … Continue reading

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GULF WAR ILLNESSES-AGENT ORANGE IN A DIFFERENT THEATRE

First, kudos to Shawn for sending me this. Second, a profound look at what we have not learned from history America, in her haste to become the most dominant military force on Earth, often goes off the reservation in search … Continue reading

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STORY WITH NO WORDS

Member Tom sends us this moving series of pictures.   This is the essence of America’s warriors. Its what makes us a Great Nation under God.  8% of America are all that stand between peace and anarchy in the world. I think … Continue reading

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CAVC–PROCOPIO v. SHINSEKI- AO SPRAYED FROM INTREPID?

This one sure didn’t need a panel to figure out. A pair of witching sticks would have led to the water purification device and a quick check of its machinations.  Similarly, a cursory examination of the squadrons assigned to the A/C carrier … Continue reading

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CAVC–WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW-3

After you pass your self-administered mirror test or allow a representative to do so, you will be filing a Notice of Appeal (NOA). You must do it in 120 days. In spite of what the SCOTUS said in Henderson v. Shinseki, I … Continue reading

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BVA–vA’S MOST EXCELLENT GRAYBAR HOTEL COMPUTER

I have to say that some in the past doubted my word that vA was very inquisitive about your life post-service and often goes afield looking for you or a footprint in the sand to show your passing. The CAVC … Continue reading

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BVA– BUM’S RUSH

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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BVA– STDS = 98% WILLFUL MISCONDUCT

This is pathetic. When they did it to WGM down in Houston, I thought of it as an aberration-stupid but otherwise just a bad hair day for the rater. What we all forget is that the big cheese DRO had to … Continue reading

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