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Case Review: 16-1655, Hubert D. Bone v. Shulkin (PTSD Rating)

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… Read More
December 8th, 2017
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Categories: Veterans Law Updates
Tags: Bosley & Bratch, Chicago IL VARO, Jacqueline E. Monroe, James L Heiberg, Judge Mary J. Schoelen, Mittleider, ptsd, rating, remand, vacate

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: CAVC #16-2628, George Kemp, Jr. v. Shulkin

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), (l). A ve… Read More
December 5th, 2017
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Categories: Veterans Law Updates
Tags: BVA Judge Bethany L. Buck, CCK, Chief Judge Robert N. Davis, Montgomery AL VARO, remand, Sarah W. Fusina, set aside, SMC