What is the Deep Issue in the Case?
The need for adequate reasons and bases from a BVA Judge is particularly acute when the findings and conclusions pertain to the degree of disability resulting from a mental health condition. Mittleider v. West, 11…
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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…
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What is the “Deep Issue” in the case?
A veteran is entitled to special monthly compensation (SMC) if, owing to a service-connected disability the veteran suffered anatomical loss of use of one or both feet. 38 U.S.C. § 1114(k),…
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I really can’t take it anymore. I’m sure many like you feel the same way.
Every time another child with a military weapon ambushes a school full of children, I am overwhelmed with emotions that have no outlet. I can’t even process…
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While on our way to the nutcracker audition at the local theatre I asked my 9-year-old daughter how her day went at school.
“It was okay. We had another active shooter drill. When the drill started, I had to run behind and under my teacher…
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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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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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