paulcolrain Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 when you ask for a hearing at the bva in washington, does your vso fly there or do they have a representative show up? i have 90 days to choose another pov should i hire a lawyer now ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Content Curator/HadIt.com Elder Vync Posted February 10, 2015 Content Curator/HadIt.com Elder Share Posted February 10, 2015 This does not exactly answer your question, but the VA does have a traveling BVA board periodically. Basically, they come to your RO and have the hearing there. It could prevent the need for travel. I took advantage of one of these years ago. I'm not a BVA expert, so I will defer to others with more experience regarding your situation. "If it's stupid but works, then it isn't stupid."- From Murphy's Laws of Combat Disclaimer: I am not a legal expert, so use at own risk and/or consult a qualified professional representative. Please refer to existing VA laws, regulations, and policies for the most up to date information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 K9MAL Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 (edited) Personally, I would pony up and get a hired gun. My opinion is based on 3 worthless VSOs from 2 different organizations. Edited February 10, 2015 by K9MAL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 GLW Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Agree with K9MAL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 paulcolrain Posted February 10, 2015 Author Share Posted February 10, 2015 thank you guys. yes im more thinking lawyer at this point. kinda like why not its already taken so long and at least ill have a better rooster in the fight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 georgiapapa Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Agree with K9MAL and GLW. I wouldn't use a VSO when filing an initial claim and I certainly wouldn't use them at the appeals level. I have heard stories of VSOs going before the BVA board with a vet and the VSO introduced the vet to the board, sat down and let the vet fend for themselves. JMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Moderator broncovet Posted February 11, 2015 Moderator Share Posted February 11, 2015 You can represent yourself at your BVA hearing, you can have an attorney, or you can use your VSO. Generally, most Vets advocates agree the best time to hire an attorney is just after a BVA denial. NVLSP "only" accepts cases after a BVA denial, as far as I know. You dont appeal a remand...you wait until the remand is implemented, then, if you dont like the results you can appeal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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when you ask for a hearing at the bva in washington, does your vso fly there or do they have a representative show up? i have 90 days to choose another pov should i hire a lawyer now ?
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My choice would be to hire an attorney to defend the appeal. There are many reasons for this, but unless you're very familiar with 38 CFR, there are often small holes as well as gaping chasms in RO a
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Everybody's overlooking the thrust of Miz Spotz' query. If you request the BVA Board hearing locally at 810 Vermin Ave. NW, your personal VSO does not, I repeat, does not, fly to DC. If you have a Nat
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