Tag Archives: Help with vA Claims

CAVC–BOVE V. SHINSEKI–EQUITABLE TOLLING

Posted on February 25, 2012 by asknod

Equitable tolling is another one of those blessings a grateful nation has bestowed on Vets. We get more slack that any other class of American litigant. This does not absolve us of the right to appeal our claims in a … Continue reading →

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BVA-Yo! Remember me?

Posted on February 22, 2012 by asknod

I called the BVA on their secret number yesterday and talked with a really nice gal named Cybil.  Yes, she actually told me her name. We talked for almost 15 minutes about my claims and their non-progress. She did indicate … Continue reading →

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COVA–LAZANO v.DERWINSKI–ESTOPPEL

Posted on February 21, 2012 by asknod

What is estoppel? It’s another one of those crazy words the Courts use to confuse all but the initiated. Let’s turn it into DickandJanespeak.  Estoppel. See? That was easy. What we have left is “stop” as in “They told me … Continue reading →

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BVA–I WAS THERE,DUDE.

Posted on February 20, 2012 by asknod

If everyone who said they were in Vietnam during the war had really been there, I expect it would have been standing room only. In fact, if everyone who said they got this or that medal for their combat had, … Continue reading →

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New Camp Lejeune Update

Posted on February 18, 2012 by asknod

I just received this from our East Coast membership in charge of such things. Greetings It has been a few weeks since we asked everyone to visit the House Veterans Affairs Committee’s (HVAC) Chairman’s website. Initially we were encouraged by … Continue reading →

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BVA—§1154(B) COMBAT VET WINS AFTER AMC DENIAL

Posted on February 17, 2012 by asknod

HCVets everywhere should take note of this one. The Vet has lost at the RO and the AMC. The VLJ sees the light and give it to him and doesn’t mumble the jive about benefit of the doubt. This guy … Continue reading →

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BVA–HCV=CROHNS+UC

Posted on February 17, 2012 by asknod

Here we have a case remanded that I will bookmark. This will come back after remand and I want to see whether I can win on this, too. It’s going to be a race to see which one kills me … Continue reading →

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BVA–§ 1151 FOR IFN TX

Posted on February 17, 2012 by asknod

This will give you an idea of what you are up against with the VA if you go toe to toe on an §11151 claim.  This Vet did not prevail and would probably have been better served with a real lawyer. … Continue reading →

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BVA–THE EVIDENCE PREPONDERATES AGAINST

Posted on February 17, 2012 by asknod

Ever had one of those days where everything goes haywire? I hate that when that happens. Here our General from Montgomery has listed everything but ingrown toenails. He has a lot of disabilities judging from what I’m seeing- 34 to be … Continue reading →

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BVA–SHOTGUN TECHNIQUE

Posted on February 17, 2012 by asknod

This is a unique rating. It’s brand new and the Veteran has listed risks which legitimately could be used to deny him. Here the RO let this go up to the BVA with no endorsement as to which was the … Continue reading →

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