Single Judge; must “provide the reasons for its rejection of any material evidence favorable to the claimant.” Hedgepeth, 30 Vet.App. at 325; whether the Board considered all evidence of in-service occurrence should be evident from its statement of reasons and bases. See Fears v. Wilkie, 31 Vet.App. 308, 314 (2019);

by Tbird | Sep 11, 2020 | VA Law

Designated for electronic publication onlyUNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR VETERANS CLAIMSNo. 19-0333ALPHONSA BROWN, APPELLANT,V.ROBERT L. WILKIE,SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, APPELLEE.Before TOTH, Judge.MEMORANDUM DECISIONNote: Pursuant to U.S. Vet. App. R....

Going after Sleep Apnea again

by Tbird | Sep 5, 2020 | VA Disability

Hey guys, another question. I’m going after Sleep Apnea again this time through a secondary claim from PTSD. Probably should have done it this way to begin with. Rated at 30% for PTSD but going for an increase on that too. Am I wasting my...

NVLSP news on DBQs !!!

by Tbird | Aug 21, 2020 | VA Disability

“NVLSP Makes VA Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) Available to Public Released 8/10/20 | Tags: VA Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) VA Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) are standardized forms used by medical experts who conduct...

Sleep apnea as a secondary

by Tbird | Jul 23, 2020 | VA Disability

Good morning hadit, I have both ptsd and TBI and believe my diagnosed sleep apnea (mixed sleep apnea, with both central and obstructive sleep apnea) has been directly caused by my ptsd and TBI.  I am not overweight, have no medical issues of the throat or the...

Can weight loss lead to sleep apnea rating decrease?

by Tbird | Jul 20, 2020 | VA Disability

If weight loss leads to OSA going away then wouldn’t the rating go away as well? I am 50% and use my...