Tag Archives: Help with vA Claims

VA–Claim Delays And Mistakes

Posted on May 12, 2012 by joeaveragevet

Congress has “still another meeting” to “fix” VA mistakes and delays. http://vetlawyers.com/vetblog/index.php/2012/05/congresswoman-meets-with-veterans-over-va-claim-delays-and-mistakes/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=F So, how does the VA fix its mistakes? A few times in my life I have “called” my wife (or kids) and asked them to do me a … Continue reading →

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Judge: ” unchecked VA incompetence” is the Fault of Congress

Posted on May 9, 2012 by joeaveragevet

I didn’t make it up. The court reversed itself. http://www.military.com/news/article/judge-va-mental-health-system-requires-govt-fix.html?ESRC=eb.nl In 2008, the judges said, “The VA’s unchecked incompetence has gone on long enough; no more veterans should be compelled to agonize or perish while the government fails to perform … Continue reading →

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WRITS OF MANDAMUS–USEFUL?

Posted on May 8, 2012 by asknod

Several times in the past year I have been queried about using a writ for extraordinary relief. The CAVC has this power and exercises it infrequently, preferring to see the VA somehow muddle through at their snail’s pace. This is no panacea to Vets who have … Continue reading →

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Nine Ways to An Earlier Effective Date, Part II

Posted on May 8, 2012 by joeaveragevet

A few days ago, I published an article on winning an earlier effective date, here: https://asknod.wordpress.com/2012/05/04/nine-ways-to-an-earlier-effective-date/ So here you are: 1. You dont have a “pending claim” that your VARO forgot to adjuticate. 2. The RO didnt lose any … Continue reading →

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9th Fed.Circus Bails Out of VCS Controversy

Posted on May 7, 2012 by asknod

In an stunning display lacking intestinal fortitude, the 9th Fed. Circus, in an en banc decision, decided on narrow grounds-i.e. it wasn’t an “individual” but a group claim- to get out of this sticky wicket. I was looking forward to seeing … Continue reading →

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Nine Ways to An Earlier Effective Date

Posted on May 4, 2012 by joeaveragevet

The NVLSP, through the Purple Heart, has listed at least 9 ways to win an earlier effective date, here: http://www.purpleheart.org/ServiceProgram/Training2011/W-2%20Common%20VA%20Effective%20Date%20ErrorsL.pdf For those who would like a summary, I have provided my interpretation but would always suggest you thoroughly study the … Continue reading →

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BVA–Energizer Bunny–Still Going

Posted on May 4, 2012 by asknod

From the cigarette RO in N.C. This decision caught my eye for a number of reasons. When I saw the two different Diagnostic Codes employed and the cutoff date of July 2001, I knew this Vet had been at it … Continue reading →

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COVA–ARCHBOLD v WEST–WHEN A F-9= A NOD

Posted on May 3, 2012 by asknod

Imagine getting screwed by VA in 1953, filing for increase in 1990, and during the course of the claim for increase, discovering you should have had the rating all along. Poor Mr. Emerson E. Archbold. What tangled webs the vA … Continue reading →

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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 →