wiki leaks

[steven13081]

are we allowed to use wiki leaks war diary web site as evidence in support of a claim ?  https://wardiary.wikileaks.org/search/?sort=date

[broncovet]

Well, yes, its "evidence", the question is whether the evidence is probative and credible.  

If you can use it to support your position that you were in a war zone at a particular time, that may suffice.  

The Board "weighs" the credibility of the Veterans testimony.  They can reject the Veterans testimony, but must give a well reasoned bases for doing so.  

So, for example, if this evidence "was consitent" with other evidence, then it would (based on the discretion of the decision maker) probably fly.  

However, if the Veteran were caught in OTHER lies, then his entire testimony could be discredited.  

[brokensoldier244th]

I dont see links to actual documents, just somebody's interpretation. At that point it's no better than lay evidence.

[blahsaysme2u]

what is this wki leaks war diaries link? how can this help claims or give evidence?

 

[steven13081]

put in dates of your deployment on the top left and choose afghan or iraq option. ( i included my base in search bar)  it will show everything that happened during your deployment.

[blahsaysme2u]

looks like everything has  been redacted. i cant search for anything significant. anyone have any suggestions on using this?

[broncovet]

Yes.  I have a suggestion:  Dont use wiki leaks.  Use a more credible website, like WebMD, or, better yet, direct scientific research.  

The best research for claims is probably VBM and or CAVC claims search.  BVA claims search is also helpful, but BVA appeals are all non precedent setting.  

Edited January 20, 2020 by broncovet