Tag Archives: VA claims

BVA–NGU = Service Connection

Posted on October 1, 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–No Nexus=Dreambucks

Posted on October 1, 2011 by asknod

I had to search for a perfect example of this to illustrate the folly of filing a claim without a nexus. This Veteran could have, and most assuredly should have, won this claim. We won’t go into why his Service … Continue reading →

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BVA–New JetGun Win W/ 2 Nexi.

Posted on October 1, 2011 by asknod

       Here is a Lady Vet with her act together. She came armed and dangerous to this shindig. It had to go to the BVA to be won, but we expect that nowadays. The VLJ used some cutting … Continue reading →

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BVA- Hemorrhoids= HCV

Posted on October 1, 2011 by asknod

Yes, gentle reader, you read that right. HCV from surgery to correct hemorrhoids.  Once upon a time in polite society we would have never presumed to print this for the reader’s edification. Only in America. A win is a win … Continue reading →

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BVA – Gastrodoc vs. ARNP

Posted on October 1, 2011 by asknod

Just when you think you have all the answers and the best or safest way to tackle a hep. claim, along comes a BVA decision that makes you sit up and take notice. Granted this has no precedence and cannot be … Continue reading →

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BVA–38 CFR § 3.156(c) for EED

Posted on October 1, 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 … Continue reading →

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BVA–DYING BEFORE YOUR CLAIM IS DONE

Posted on October 1, 2011 by asknod

  We are attaching a series of decisions that deal with the “What if” of passing before one’s claim is accomplished. This situation leaves the battle for DIC in the widow’s lap. The first decision here is what we call … Continue reading →

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Eating Feces Ruled Not A Risk Factor

Posted on September 30, 2011 by asknod

File this one in the Boldly Going Nowhere File: We came across this one and felt the burning need to share it with our members. In the March 2010 VA examination report, the Veteran claimed that he contracted hepatitis C during service … Continue reading →

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Prostitutes=Willful Misconduct? Say it ain’t so

Posted on September 30, 2011 by asknod

  We spotted this recently in this decision and our collective hair stood on end. Consorting with ladies of the night has always been considered bad form, but never classified as willful misconduct. We hope this isn’t a harbinger of something  changing for the … Continue reading →

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BVA–Bad Company–And I won’t deny it

Posted on September 30, 2011 by asknod

  Better not pout. Better not lie. Better tell the truth ’cause I’m tellin’ you why… I did not know Veterans could be such inherently bad, disreputable, untrustworthy persons until I started reading VA claims. Additionally, the Veteran is not only … Continue reading →

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