Pro Se Representation At Uscavc

[Sergeant G]

Hi,

My recent BVA decision granted benefits for one issue and denied benefits on another issue. I will be appealing the denial to the USCAVC in the near future. I am currently represented by DAV. They have been helpful in some ways, but I am the one who has conducted all of the research and wrote/submitted documents and evidence in support of my claims at each appellate level. I would like to represent myself pro se for the appeal. Does DAV even represent claimants at the USCAVC level? If so, do I need to revoke their POA to be considered pro se? Thanks for the information.

[deanbrt]

"I was represented by my lawyer at the VARO,BVA,CAVC,Remand to BVA, and now at the CAVC again."

I went down this road with a well known lawyer and, in the end, it was a guy named Hoppy that made all of the difference. The harsh reality is that you are just an income stream to a high powered VA attorney and one of hundreds on the line. For a guy like Hoppy you meant something.....

And he was absolutely f______ brilliant......

[Commander Bob]

The harsh reality is that you are just an income stream to a high powered VA attorney and one of hundreds on the line.

Well said 'deanbrt', It sure seems like that's the way of the world, these days.

Let's just hope 'Sgt G' gets lucky.

Cmdr. Bob

[deanbrt]

I just hope he hooks up with a guy named Hoppy....