Tag Archives: Help with vA Claims

Plausible? See Stegman v. Derwinski (1992)

Posted on October 27, 2011 by asknod

I swear that the words that make their way onto this screen are born of woolgathering while driving. I keep a tablet under my right hand and a pen poised for when the little man in my head presses “Send”. … Continue reading →

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CAVC– Vincent v. Shinseki– Dismissal Then Reinstatement W/ Panel.

Posted on October 26, 2011 by asknod

We have pointed out the friction beginning to develop over time since VA Secretary Shinseki took office. This Order is the second to come down this year that evokes the belief by the Court that the Secretary was raised by … Continue reading →

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CAVC– Ledford v. Derwinski (1992)– Why we can file for HCV

Posted on October 22, 2011 by asknod

Veterans have asked me over time why we have a path to HCV when we legitimately didn’t have symptoms of it in service. 38 CFR 3.303 is the path most take for diseases or injuries that were documented in service. … Continue reading →

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CAVC– GEORGE V. SHINSEKI– DUE PROCESS?

Posted on October 21, 2011 by asknod

If you have never filed a claim with VA, I suppose you could be a little lame as to what the procedures are. When VA tells you that you need to go to a Dog and Pony show to determine … Continue reading →

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BVA– SPECULATION OR BENEFIT OF THE DOUBT?

Posted on October 21, 2011 by asknod

Milo J Hawley has been a VLJ for as long as I can remember. He is not very forgiving of stupidity, be it the VA or the Veteran. If you arrive in his class without your homework or if its … 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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DICK TRACY 101

Posted on October 19, 2011 by asknod

When filing a claim for benefits, there are certain things that can unduly influence your success. These may seem mundane and of no import, but they will have an impact larger than you can imagine. First time filers fill out … Continue reading →

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BVA–BABY YOU CAN DRIVE MY CLAIM

Posted on October 18, 2011 by asknod

Baby you can drive my claim Yes I know it sounds insane And Baby, I trust you Seeing as I was born and raised in the Tidewater area ofVirginia, it’s only natural for me to spot Roanoke VARO and be … Continue reading →

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BVA–Muskogee Jetguns

Posted on October 17, 2011 by asknod

When I spot a jetgun win at the BVA, I really dissect it from every different angle. They are still rare, but yield a plethora of valuable information for others. Sometimes something as minor as a physician’s note in the … Continue reading →

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CAVC– Jones v. Shinseki 2010 + BVA Case

Posted on October 16, 2011 by asknod

Jones v. Shinseki examines what to do when, after numerous tries, the VA examiners are stymied as to the cause of your disease or whether it is service-related. This is usually summed up somewhere in your denial. It will say … Continue reading →

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