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Joe Whitcomb

Joe Whitcomb is the founder and president of Whitcomb, Selinsky, PC (WSM). In addition, he manages the firm and heads up the Government Procurement and International Business Transactions Law sections. As a result of his military service as a U.S. Army Ranger and as a non-commissioned officer in the Air Force, he learned mission accomplishment. While serving in the Air Force, he earned his Bachelor’s in Social Sciences and a Master’s in International Relations. His Master’s emphasis was on National Security and International Political Economics. After his military career, Joe attended law school at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law.

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Wiker v. McDonough - Inadequate Notice in Veterans Benefits Claims

Introduction and Background: Roger W. Wiker's Appeal to Veterans Affairs In 1964, Navy veteran Roger W. Wiker filed a disability claim with Veterans Affairs for cataracts, which was denied by the regional office (RO) in January 1965. However, Wiker...

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Pyramiding Benefits Soldier with American Flag

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Estevez v McDonough-Pyramiding Benefits

Pyramiding Benefits Estevez is appealing a decision by the Board of Veterans' Appeals that denied him certain disability evaluations.. The Court of...

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Timeframes for Evidence- Proper Notice Veteran Benefits

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Cook v McDonough-Timeframes for Evidence-Proper Notice

Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017 (AMA) Everett W. Cook is currently challenging a decision made by the Board of Veterans'...

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New and Material Evidence Veteran and Child sitting together

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Davis v McDonough-New and Material Evidence

untimely notice of disagreement (NOD) Stanley L. Davis, the appellant in this case, lodged an appeal against the Board of Veterans' Appeals'...

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Clear and Unmistakable Error U.S. military dogtags

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Hatfield v McDonough-Clear and Unmistakable Error

claim for dependency and indemnity compensation benefits Pat A. Hatfield is seeking to reopen a claim for dependency and indemnity compensation...

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Femal Veteran Outside of her home Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act | VA Benefits Attorney

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Crews v McDonough-Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act

denied retroactive effective date Robert E. Crews is appealing a decision by the Board of Veterans' Appeals that denied him a retroactive effective...

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Sign of the Department of Vetarans Affairs Intent to File a Claim

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Kriner v McDonough-Intent to File

1. Introduction: Harriet H. Kriner's Appeals Process Harriet H. Kriner, the surviving spouse of a United States Army veteran, finds herself in the...

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Misuse of Veteran's Funds Keyboard with Veterans Benefits sign

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Shorette v McDonough-Misuse of Veteran's Funds

Karen R. Shorette, the legal guardian of veteran Charles R. Shorette, filed a petition for a writ of mandamus and a motion for a preliminary...

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Educational Assistance Benefits Veteran doing pullups

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Wright v McDonough-Educational Assistance Benefits

Rodney Wright made an appeal after the Board of Veterans' Appeals denied him an extra allowance for his daughter's education. However, the court...

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Class Certification | Veterans Benefits | Disability Lawyer

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Kernz v McDonough-Class Certification

James M. Kernz initiated an appeal against the decision made by Denis McDonough, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. In response, the Secretary moved...

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