Tag Archives: DIY vA Claims

CAVC–LEEPER v SHINSEKI-SMRs

Posted on December 18, 2011 by asknod

This decision mirrors what I am appealing in that I had medical records from a civilian hospital during my time in service while on duty. Legitimately, these records would be associated with a Veteran’s SMRs. The truth is they rarely are. Ronald … Continue reading →

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CAVC–DRAGNET–JUST THE FACTS, MA’M

Posted on December 12, 2011 by asknod

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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CAVC– Hubbard v. Shinseki–Implicit Consideration

Posted on December 2, 2011 by asknod

Well, we’ve certainly heard about implicit denial. You know, the ace up the sleeve trick where VA tries to use the “We forgot to include that back claim when we were rating you for the hammer toe and the hemorrhoids, but it … Continue reading →

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BVA– SP-SP-SPECULATIVE, YOUR HONOR!

Posted on October 20, 2011 by asknod

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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COVA–Gilbert v. Derwinski (1990) –The Dawn of the Court

Posted on September 28, 2011 by asknod

At the dawn of time (as far as modern review of Veterans’ claims goes) pursuant to the passage of the Veterans Judicial Review Act (VJRA) of 1988, the Court Of Veterans Appeals (COVA) was created. Its stated purpose was to … Continue reading →

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CAVC–Trusty v. Shinseki (2011)– Never Trust a VA Patient Advocate (SJD)

Posted on September 27, 2011 by asknod

Here is another one of those “Can you believe this ?” decisions. It’s a Single Judge decision so we can’t use it for a precedent, but it sure does a wonderful job of illustrating what can happen to you in this … Continue reading →

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CAVC–Buie (5) v. Shinseki (0) (2011)

Posted on September 27, 2011 by asknod

Now here is a case that is worthy of a panel. We are seeing more and more hilarious and comical decisions and orders handed down that are mundane and/or run of the mill. It can’t be that justice has been … Continue reading →

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CAVC–Clemons v. Shinseki (2009)–Not an M.D.

Posted on September 27, 2011 by asknod

Clemons v. Shinseki is a marvelous piece of work. I’m sure Eric the clueless wasn’t entirely enthralled with the outcome, but that is neither here nor there. Bill Clemons simply reinforces Espiritu v. Derwinski from our point of reference. Mr. William … Continue reading →

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