» Adam G. Werner

Client Win: CAVC No. 16-2286, Walker v. McDonald (PTSD Rating Greater than 50%)

Client Win: CAVC No. 16-2286, Walker v. McDonald (PTSD Rating Greater than 50%)

Client Win: CAVC No. 16-2286, Walker v. McDonald (PTSD Rating Greater than 50%) “Symptom hunting” is a common BVA error in a PTSD rating appeal, and we believed the BVA engaged in this practice when it denied our client anything more than a 50 percent PTSD rating. Here’s how it happens: using the list of exampl… Read More
Client Win: CAVC No. 17-0006, Jaffa v. Shulkin (BVA wrong to deny Service Connection for Sleep Apnea)

Client Win: CAVC No. 17-0006, Jaffa v. Shulkin (BVA wrong to deny Service Connection for Sleep Apnea)

Client Win: CAVC No. 17-0006, Jaffa v. Shulkin (BVA wrong to deny Service Connection for Sleep Apnea) The BVA denied a veteran service connection for sleep apnea, and made several errors in doing so. First, it failed to consider the nexus between the veteran’s deviated septum treatment in service and his sleep apnea. Second, the BVA Veterans La… Read More