What is the Deep Issue in the Case?
{Several issues were raised in the briefing of this case – this review focuses in on one: continuity of symptomatology for hearing loss}
A veteran is entitled to service connection for loss of hearing if his…
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This case involves the BVA judge’s inadequate reasoning of a denial of a veteran’s claim for an increased rating for PTSD.
The appeal was resolved through a joint motion to remand.
ISSUE ON APPEAL TO THE CAVC (BVA overlooked evidence…
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This case involves the BVA judge’s inadequate reasoning of his denial of a veteran’s past-due benefits in a claim for an increased rating due to an increase in the severity of the veteran’s PTSD.
The appeal was resolved through a jo…
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This case involves the BVA’s failure to comply with a Veterans Court Order in a January 2020 Memorandum Decision.
The appeal was resolved through a joint motion to remand.
ISSUE ON APPEAL TO THE CAVC (BVA fails to comply with Veterans Court Ord…
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After years of exploring different fields, I’ve found purpose-driven work here, at Attig | Curran | Steel.
There are a lot of variables in the experience of “happy.” It is difficult to keep it continuous.
Do I feel happy when my kids…
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When appellate courts review the decisions of lower courts – or in administrative law where a Court like the US Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) reviews the decisions of the BVA, an administrative tribunal – they use “…
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Let me tell you the story of two veterans.
The first veteran – we’ll call him Jim – claimed he was exposed to herbicides – Agent Orange – outside of the Republic of Vietnam. After the VA spent decades denying his claim,…
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In January 2021, the loss of use of a reproductive organ for SMC purposes was the focus of a panel of judges from the U.S. Court of Appeals Veterans Claims issued a precedential opinion in Bria v. Wilkie.
The panel consisted of Judge Mere…
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