» 38 CFR 3.156(c)
Client Win: CAVC No. 21-4029 (BVA fails to consider earlier effective date under §3.156(c).)
This case involves the BVA’s failure to address an argument explicitly raised before it: whether a veteran is entitled to an earlier effective date under 38 C.F.R. 3.156(c) when service medical records are added to the file after the original c…
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Client Win: CAVC No. 20-2665, Johns v. McDonough (BVA wrong to deny earlier PTSD effective date)
This case involves a Marine Corps veteran (1966 to 1969) who was seeking an earlier effective date for his service connected PTSD claim. The appeal was resolved through a joint motion to remand. ISSUE ON APPEAL TO THE CAVC (BVA wrong to deny earlier…
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Client Win: CAVC No. 19-2462, Burkhalter v. Wilkie (Earlier Effective Date based on newly discovered service records)
This case involves a veteran who served in the Air Force from 1953 to 1957. During service, he injured his back on a flight line, and has repeatedly tried to service connect the injury since leaving service in 1957. Each time, the claim was denied. T…
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