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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 Appeals for Veterans Claims affirmed the Board's decision regarding Estevez's right shoulder...

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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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Veteran over a flag Withdrawal of an Administrative Appeal

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Martinez v. McDonough withdrawal of an administrative appeal

The core of Martinez v. McDonough centers around the crucial question of whether a veteran's decision to withdraw an administrative appeal holds...

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