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Episode 005: CAVC Oral Argument: Simmons v. Wilkie (16-3039)(CAVC Application of Harmless Error Rule)

General Overview of Harmless Error law. The major question in this case is how the CAVC should apply the harmless error rule when it might involve making findings of fact. The Court stated in its supplemental briefing order that it “…has… Read More
April 25th, 2018
Contributor: Chris Attig
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Categories: Veterans Law Updates
Tags: 38 USC 105(a), 38 USC 1111, 38 USC 7261(b), Chief Judge Robert N. Davis, Clear and Unmistakeable Error (CUE), Harmless Error, Joshua L. Wolinsky, Judge Margaret Bartley, Judge Michael Allen, Ken Carpenter, Kotteakos v. US 328 US 750 (1946), presumption of aggravation, presumption of soundness, Shinseki v. Sanders 556 U.S. 396 (2009), Winston Salem NC VARO

PRECEDENTIAL FCOA CASE ALERT: Crediford v. Shulkin (16-1386)

What is the Deep Issue in the Case? Author note: Typically, I work to keep “Deep Issue” summaries below 100 words. I believe this decision is significant, and have worked to keep the Deep Issue as brief as possible while accurately portra… Read More
January 17th, 2018
Contributor: Chris Attig
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Categories: Veterans Law Updates
Tags: 38 CFR 3.1(m), 38 CFR 3.301, 38 USC 105(a), 38 USC 7104, A.C. Mackenzi, Chief Judge Robert N. Davis, Circuit Judge Evan J. Wallach, Circuit Judge Kathleen O'Malley, Circuit Judge Pauline Newman, Daenia L. Paert, Ken Carpenter, Line of Duty, Military Order of the Purple Heart, Oakland CA VARO, Peter J. Meadows, Willful Misconduct