Yes i been fighting this since 1984 with denial after denial and all those NOD"s, paperwork and the hours of research.
My lawyer got this done in 8 months when i couldn't get anywhere with the VA
But i did ask for a hearing 2 years ago.
i was so depressed and just could not think straight, So i finally got a lawyer and won everything
I am exstatic and i am still in shock
I cannot stress the importance of a nexus letter in any claim ,as this was one of the main reasons for the win
i used my personal doctor and worked with him giving him my pertinant records military and all hospital.
He works closely with my cardiologist , and that made his nexus viable .
I also explained to him he would not have to go to any hearing and would not be harrased by the VA.also i told him what needed to be in the letter and that he only needed to be 51% positive of his opinion that made the 50 x 50 rule come into effect
I cannot say enough for my lawyer DON MACARI LAW FIRM out of JACKSONVILLE NC
Now if i can be any help to anyone here , please feel free to ask and i will try to answer your questions
I can only answer questions that have evidence enough to win, i really don't like to give my opinion because the VA thinks different than i.