Tag Archives: Help with vA Claims

DRO AND BOARD HEARINGS

Posted on March 29, 2012 by asknod

I have received a query from member Joel who asks several questions which are of interest to us all. Here is what I do know on the subject. I would ask any with additional knowledge on this subject to please … Continue reading →

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Nexus Bible

Posted on March 28, 2012 by asknod

Here you go, Kiedove. Everything I can think of. At the end there’s a Microsoft Word document attachment you can download and modify to put your own notes on if you want. Everything in red is phraseology the doctor should … Continue reading →

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bVA–NHL= HCV

Posted on March 23, 2012 by asknod

Whoa there, doggies. For all you guys from Michigan, back up the boat. NHL stands for Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.  We don’t do sports or politics here. Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Two things catch your eye about this. First,  the correlation between the two diseases … Continue reading →

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BVA–Shabby clothing = Not Credible Witness

Posted on March 23, 2012 by asknod

The RO, and subsequently the BVA will almost always act in tandem of their denial if you, the Vet, exhibit any type of squirrely behavior during the process of your claim. This is a drastic example of it. This Vet is filing … Continue reading →

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BvA– HCVets

Posted on March 23, 2012 by asknod

I read many BvA decisions in search of anything we can use to win our claims for this insidious disease. As most know, it seems vA is one step ahead of us on figuring out new ways to deny. This … Continue reading →

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Old Growth Spinach and the AMC

Posted on March 21, 2012 by asknod

Old growth spinach. You know you have old growth spinach if you have to use climbing spikes, a belt and a small chainsaw to cut it. I planted this stuff in November and all it did was fester. Now its … Continue reading →

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BvA– Grampa Goes to D.C.

Posted on March 19, 2012 by asknod

I was looking through the library of BvA claims from 2011. I noticed this one and everything struck me as off about it. The Vet was recently rated in 2008 and is asking for a Fenderson of his original rating. … Continue reading →

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BvA–HCV DUE TO PTSD

Posted on March 18, 2012 by asknod

Nice clean decision without a bunch of double talk. Easy to follow with good cites and all you need for a DYI. Beat PTSD gently, then stir in HCV slowly for several years. Bake in a slow oven for 23 … Continue reading →

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BvA– Sorry, No Exam Buddy

Posted on March 18, 2012 by asknod

Imagine having had Hep in service and still actually being jaundiced at discharge. Then compound it by filing and getting the Gettysburg address absent the part about “For he who shall have borne the battle…”. Come back thirty three years … Continue reading →

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BvA–Texas Fenderson Rating Via West Virginia

Posted on March 17, 2012 by asknod

While I know this occurred after the wheels were in motion on WGM’s claim, it seems an amazing coincidence. I’m willing to bet Mr. West Virginia heard about all those hot shot Texas Veterans Commission Service Officers and moved there. … Continue reading →

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