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Case Review: 16-3258, Efrem Knowles

What is the Deep Issue in the Case? The probative value of a medical opinion in a VA benefits claim derives from the factually accurate, fully articulated, sound reasoning for the conclusion. Nieves-Rodriguez v Peake, 22 Vet. App. 295, 304(2008). The… Read More
December 7th, 2017
Contributor: Chris Attig
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Categories: Veterans Law Updates
Tags: Bergman and Moore law firm, Chief Judge Robert N. Davis, Clifton Prince, Joy A. McDonald, Nieves-Rodriguez, remand, sleep apnea, vacate, Winston Salem NC VARO

Case Review: 16-2192, Roderick C. Dean v. Shulkin

What is the Deep Issue in the Case? The Board of Veterans Appeals must analyze the legal credibility and probative value of the evidence, accounting for that which is persuasive or unpersuasive, and providing reasons for rejection material evidence f… Read More
December 6th, 2017
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Categories: Veterans Law Updates
Tags: affirm, CCK, Joy A. McDonald, Judge Coral W. Pietsch, loss, New Orleans LA VARO, William Hornbeck