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Sunday January 20, 2019

Why Reform the Appeals System

The Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017 (Appeals Reform) began as a collaborative effort involving various stakeholders, including VA, Veterans Service Organizations, and Congressional Staff. It quickly gained…

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Category: Veterans Law

Saturday January 19, 2019

Board Erred in Denying SMC Based on Need for Aid and Attendance

Factual and Procedural History The Veteran served honorably in the United States Army from December 1966 to October 1968. Following service, she was awarded service connection for a heart murmur…

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Category: Court Wins

Friday January 18, 2019

Board Erred in Denying Secondary Service Connection for Orthopedic Conditions, Court Finds

Summary of the Case The Veteran served on active duty in the United States Marine Corps from June 1972 to May 1974 as a rifleman. Upon enlistment, the Veteran noted…

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Category: Court Wins

Thursday January 17, 2019

How VA Rates Mental Health Conditions

Veterans can receive VA disability compensation for both physical and mental health conditions caused by military service. The Department of Veterans Affairs rates mental health conditions differently than physical ailments,…

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Category: Veterans Law

Wednesday January 16, 2019

Top 3 VA Benefits Issues for 2019

2019 will certainly bring significant change to the world of veterans’ benefits. VA’s reformed appeals process is set to take effect in February of this year. The Supreme Court is…

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Category: VA News

Tuesday January 15, 2019

CCK Partner Zachary Stolz Delivers En Banc Oral Argument in Case Regarding Extraschedular Referral

Video Transcription. Bailiff: All rise. Oyey, oyey, oyey! The United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims is now in session. The Honorable Robert N. Davis, Chief Judge presiding. All…

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Category: Oral Arguments

Monday January 14, 2019

VA Seeks Contractor Support in Developing IT Software for Appeals Reform

What is Caseflow? Caseflow is a suite of web-based tools designed to replace the 1980s-era Veterans Appeals Control and Locator System (VACOLS), which VA presently uses to handle appeals. The…

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Category: Veterans Law

Sunday January 13, 2019

Appeals Reform: How Implementation Will Affect Pending Claims and Appeals

The Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act (Appeals Reform) is scheduled to go into full effect on February 14, 2019. The new appeals system serves to revamp the entire VA…

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Category: Veterans Law