ptsd Bva Hearing Issues

[bad@57]

I received the issues that has been on appeal since 1997 and will be discussed during the upcoming hearing 08/20/2014 they are: increase IBS, epilepsy, L-

knee, SC-PTSD by MST, SC-Sciatic nerve, increase R-knee, Specially adapted housing, L-leg sciatic nerve, increase dysthymic disorder, SMC a full plate any advice

[bad@57]

Hello fellow Vets, had a very successful BVA hearing August 20, 2014. Submitting final paperwork for the Judge decision. Thanks for all you'll help and information. Wishing all well as I await my decision.

[carlie]

Hello fellow Vets, had a very successful BVA hearing August 20, 2014. Submitting final paperwork for the Judge decision. Thanks for all you'll help and information. Wishing all well as I await my decision.

Tell us a bit more about how your hearing was.

Did the judge have jurisdiction to address all of your issues ?

Of most importance - did you sign and submit a Waiver of VARO consideration of this

"final paperwork" ?

[bad@57]

Hello,

Carlie and fellow vets, all issues were addressed and the Judge, DAV, my wife and I all agreed they were thoroughly heard and reviewed before the Judge. The judge did have jurisdiction

to address all my issues and inform us He would get to the bottom of things. I will be signing and submitting a Waiver of VARO consideration when I submit the final paperwork I am waiting

on one letter from my MST Group Leader.

Edited September 12, 2014 by bad@57

[Notorious Kelly]

Sounds good, bad!

[bad@57]

I submitted final paperwork today with a waiver of VARO consideration on final paperwork. That was a weight off my shoulders and I got copies of all documents for my records. DAV

representative hand carried documents over to Appeals section. My case and all documents forwarded on to Judge for decision. Now the BIG wait begins!

Edited September 12, 2014 by bad@57

[Gastone]

Bad@57: Looking GOOD, I Hope! Could you describe your Time-Line from initial claim denial NOD to BVA Hearing? 1997 to 8/2014 is one Hell of a long time. Did you have the same VSO all the way? Any information regarding your Appeal Journey would be of great importance to your fellow Vets. Did you ever contemplate using a VA Accredited Attorney or discuss your case with one?

You stayed the course and hopefully you will prevail. What did the Judge mean by "He would get to the Bottom of things?" I think that statement worries me, a little. Did he give any indication that he could make a final decision based solely on the Hearing and the evidence currently in your C-File? I have never been to the BVA, can the judge decide he needs further Medical Evidence after the hearing, in order to render a decision? I assume the DAV assigned a "BVA Hearing Specialist" with many years of experience, to accompany and represent you at the hearing. What did he have to say after the hearing?

Semper Fi

Gastone