Tag Archives: Gulf War Claims Help

BVA–WHEN THE BOARD HAS TO “RIZZO” THE SPECIALIST

FROM THE DAVID KORESH MEMORIAL VARO IN WACO, TEXAS We discussed the seminal Rizzo finding several days ago. Here’s a classic example of why. VA once again, after a five year remand, tries to sub a gynecologist for a hepatitis … Continue reading

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BVA–SHE SHOULD GET 10% FOR § 3.324

 FROM THE JAMESTOWN RO (THE ORIGINAL FORT FUMBLE) Yes, indeed. Here we have the quintessential “spaghetti” filing. Veronica Vet blames VA for everything and then sees if anything sticks. HBV and hemorrhoids did. At 0% for both, she is unwittingly … Continue reading

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BVA–WHEREVER THE EVIDENCE TAKES US, BUBBA.

Used to be a time when you couldn’t do this (develop negative evidence). Oh, the times they are a changin’. Guess we know where this one is heading.   Further, with respect to risk factors, the VA examiner must consider … Continue reading

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BETTER WATCH OUT. BETTER NOT POUT. BETTER NOT FILE ‘CAUSE I’M TELLIN’ YOU WHY

This was in my Facebook from  Chapman AmVETS. Ugly percentages. The comments alone make me sick. Perhaps some of these enlightened people will step forward and sign up for a few years of early morning wake ups and cold chow. Cold … Continue reading

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BVA–HCV FROM CAMP LEJEUNE H2O

FROM THE PARTY VARO IN   NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA Holy carcinogenic crap, Batman. Say it ain’t so. From the BVA archives comes this 2013 gemstone. With an attorney no less, this Vet may have a problem. Let’s recite this one … Continue reading

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BVA–§1151 CLAIM GOES UP IN SMOKE

Fellow member Mikey of cereal fame, has filed a §1151 claim asserting the VA gave him the bug in 1997. Makes sense. He didn’t have it then and after a few procedures that went south, he had it in 1999. … Continue reading

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BVA–HCV FROM C-RATIONS

In our continuing search for risk factors for HCV, we come across some novel concepts. It seems some have been plagiarizing from the same playbook. It is established fact that a chemical-2,4 D 2,4,5 T-cannot, in and of itself, create … Continue reading

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FED. CIRCUS–RIZZO v. SHINSEKI (2009)–CHECK THE DOCTOR STAT

From member Eric, I am reminded that this is a seminal decision that any Vet who aspires to run with the VA Bulls should read. It’s message is simple. Who is the doctor telling the BVA Veterans Law Judge that … Continue reading

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WGM’s TREASURES–PART DEUX

Member WGM, a member of the Loyal Order of AskNod Veterans, Whacko, Texas Post 9, has been hard at it coming back out of the hole of near death. Since it appears now he’s not going to be room temp. … Continue reading

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SOUTHERN AIRMEN

Member Bruce from the last town Sherman burned on his way to the sea sends us this vignette. Southern anyone always stops and analyzes the problem from a more pragmatic view before issuing a panicked reply. Indeed, there will be … Continue reading

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