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Client Win: CAVC No. 19-3060, Fluker v Wilkie (service connection by aggravation for back injury)

Client Win: CAVC No. 19-3060, Fluker v Wilkie (service connection by aggravation for back injury)

Client Win: CAVC No. 19-3060, Fluker v Wilkie (service connection by aggravation for back injury) This case involves the BVA’s rejection of a theory of service connection by aggravation for a back condition. The BVA refused to service connect the veteran’s back injury, which he argued was aggravated by service-connected knee and hip i… Read More
Client Win: CAVC No. 18-6540 Garcia v. Wilkie (Submitting New and Material Evidence)

Client Win: CAVC No. 18-6540 Garcia v. Wilkie (Submitting New and Material Evidence)

Client Win: CAVC No. 18-6540 Garcia v. Wilkie (Submitting New and Material Evidence) This case involves the Board’s failure to reopen a veteran’s claim for service connection despite admitting that he submitted new and material evidence. Our client appealed the BVA’s decision to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CA… Read More