» Dana N. Weiner

Episode 003: CAVC Oral Argument: Spellers v. Wilkie, 16-4053 (April 19, 2018)

Issue for Oral Argument: General Overview of the Law When a veteran’s disability does not meet the requirements for the next higher schedular rating, but the evidence indicates his or her disability is more severe than the current rating, a veteran… Read More
April 23rd, 2018
Contributor: Chris ("Chrys") Attig
Read More
Categories: Veterans Law Updates
Tags: 2018 CAVC Oral Arguments, 38 CFR 3.321(b), Anthony D. Ortiz, CCK, Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, Dana N. Weiner, extra-schedular rating, podcast, Tessa S. Stillings

PRECEDENTIAL CAVC CASE ALERT: Marcelino v. Shulkin (16-2959)(Service Connection of Obesity)

What is the Deep Issue in the Case? The Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims shall have exclusive jurisdiction to review BVA decisions; however, the Court may not review the schedule of ratings for disabilities adopted under 38 USC 1155 – or an… Read More
January 31st, 2018
Contributor: Chris ("Chrys") Attig
Read More
Categories: Veterans Law Updates
Tags: 38 USC 1110, 38 usc 1155, 38 USC 7252, A. Jaeger, CCK, Dana N. Weiner, Disabled American Veteran (DAV), Judge Coral W. Pietsch, Judge Margaret Bartley, Judge Mary J. Schoelen, Los Angeles CA VARO, obesity, Omar Yousaf, Wanner v. Principi 370 F.3d 1124 (Fed. Cir. 2004), Zachary M. Stolz