Tag Archives: Help with vA Claims

BVA–The IQ of VA Examiners

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

The IQ of VA examiners (or lack thereof) is legend. A recent Congressional hearing revealed that 34% of them have college degrees. So why is it that so many decisions are won on Appeal? These gentlemen are ostensibly well educated … Continue reading →

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BVA–3.156(c) for EED

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

From that Religiously Challenged city in Texas where they burn down churches (Waco) comes this quintessential case. Vet applies for chronic Hep. B in 2002. Vet gets the bum’s rush.Vet fails to file NOD and appeal. Vet applies for Tinnitus in 2005. … Continue reading →

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BVA–3.156(c) Strikes Again

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

   I just love it when VA finds itself under assault after a CAVC ruling shines light on a little known pearl sitting amongst a bed of Oysters. Vigil v. Peake (2008) was one. It illuminated a rarely cited regulation … Continue reading →

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BVA- Hemorrhoids= HCV

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

     Yes, gentle reader, you read that right. HCV from surgery to correct hemorrhoids. Only in America. A win is a win no matter how ugly. Besides, the header is a bit of an eye grabber. http://www.va.gov/vetapp11/Files1/1107393.txt

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BVA– Horse Trading At The BVA Corral.

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

We see this ploy more and more now as resources become more dear. Someone higher up has finally started paying attention to funding and realizes the VA is getting ready to get slammed with a lot of claims that the … Continue reading →

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BVA–NGU = Service Connection

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

Something that needs to be expressed more frequently is that sexual promiscuity in service was not willful misconduct when we were in. I assume that is still the case but I don’t keep up on that kind of thing. It … Continue reading →

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BVA–Read and heed: 100% ratings

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

      All Vets filing or still appealing for a higher rating on an existing claim should read this decision. It was well done by the Vet. He did slip on the DM2 nexus , but will probably win if … Continue reading →

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BVA–1151 Claim-Contaminated VA Transfussion

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

As we have current member(s) fighting VA over this issue, I include this as the latest BVA word on the subject. Valuable info is always gleaned from these even if there is nothing precedental about them. For those of you … Continue reading →

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BVA- Boldly Going Nowhere

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

Is it just us, or do other Vets who read the BVA’s decisions get a feeling of deja vu after reading about, say,  two or three denials? We like to scour these documents in search of meaningful and useful information … Continue reading →

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BVA–Win-Tiger Team Remand Aug 5, 2003

Posted on September 26, 2011 by asknod

 In the beginning, we had such high hopes… DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS CLEVELAND REGIONAL OFFICE  Tiger Team Remand Unit P.O. Box 998020 Cleveland, Ohio 44199-8020 Rating Decision August 5, 2003 INTRODUCTION The records reflect that the veteran served during the … Continue reading →

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