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3 common errors in BVA "continuity of symptomatology" decisions.
If I could write a list of the most common errors in BVA decisions, erroneous continuity of symptomatology decisions would top the list.
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May 6th, 2019
Contributor: Chris Attig
Categories: Veterans Law Updates
Yes, you should challenge all VA Medical Examiners' Competence.
In today’s post, I am going to teach you how to become a better advocate by challenging the VA Medical Examiner’s competence – or at least rebutting the presumption of competence in your client’s BVA appeals. VA claims and app…
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May 1st, 2018
Contributor: Chris Attig
PRECEDENTIAL CAVC CASE ALERT: Harvey v. Shulkin (16-1515)(Lawyer as Medical Expert)
What is the Deep Issue in the Case? The Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims has laid out clear standards for determining the adequacy of a VA expert opinion in a VA disability compensation claim. Accord, e.g., Monzingo v. Shinseki, 26 Vet.App. 97 (2…
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February 9th, 2018
Contributor: Chris Attig