Tag Archives: VA claims

BVA–C&P MUST BE SIGNED BY A MD

FROM THE FAMOUS BUGTUSSLE, WEST VIRGINIA REGIONAL OFFICE We have seen much and heard even more about Vets who come to us with reports of vA substituting an ARNP, PA or DBC (designated bedpan changer) as the “physician” of choice … Continue reading

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BVA–JETGUN DECLARED THE SMOKING GUN IN ROANOKE, VA. CASE

Well, 2012 may just be a banner year for jetguns wins, Ladies and Gentlemen Vets. Read here where the Vet, repped by the venerable American Red Cross, wins big in the benefit of the doubt. He has NO risks other than … Continue reading

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Absence of Evidence is not Negative Evidence

Yes, I know that one is a mouthful.  However, how many times have we read where the Veteran was denied because “the record shows no evidence of treatment” for this malady? This is precisely what the vA is doing.  They … Continue reading

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BVA–SINGLE JUDGE COURT DECISIONS DO SET PREFERENCE

While I have constantly railed at the uselessness of quoting single Judge decisions at the BVA in your appeals, it appears I have been less than forthright. I ran across the decision here this morning and was taken aback. As … Continue reading

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WINNING IS ALSO ABOUT LEARNING HOW NOT TO LOSE

I note with satisfaction that a new voice lends itself to the discussion. I welcome that. Nothing gets looked at better than when someone comes along and analyzes how you do it. Fortunately, after building houses for forty years, the … Continue reading

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BVA–JETGUN WIN IN ST PETE

Rarely do we feast our eyes on this. I’m sure the fellow who won this didn’t read our site but he dialed it to a T. He got a bulletproof nexus from a top drawer Hepatologist. He had good post-service … Continue reading

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DOTTIE’S LATEST POST

Member Dottie left this on my page for contacting me as a comment. It makes me very happy to see these show up. They are starting to appear far more frequently. Dottie says: October 1, 2012 at 19:57 (Edit) Just received news … Continue reading

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BVA–20 +YEAR LIFER LOOKING FOR WELFARE

I’ve never read one of these.I’ve seen combat Vets and medics get HCV SC with all number of drug issues. I’ve seen guys who deserved it get denied a bunch, too. But this is a new one. On top of … Continue reading

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BVA–GENOTYPE 3A, VIETNAM MEDIC AND HE LOSES

Trust Squidley to find the back door to the BVA decisions. The second one in disturbs me. Here’s a Vietnam Vet, combat medic with a tattoo in country. Now throw in Genotype 3A and you have the perfect storm for … Continue reading

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VARO–CLEVELAND– DOES ANYBODY HERE KNOW WHAT “TBI” STANDS FOR?

You had to love it when the Operational Readiness Team showed up (always unexpectedly) and the commander was at Mamasan’s House of Credit (whorehouse). Here, we see the same sneak attack scenario with the OIG pounce. “Excuse me, sir. Step … Continue reading

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