Appeal To The Board

[Chris Barnes]

Just received my third turn down from VA.  They say I can appeal to the board.  The reason for turn down is because “Not enough evidence to show service connection.”  They have records of me having physical therapy and sick calls for my back.  Isn’t any evidence some evidence?  Have people had good results from, “Appealing To The  Board?”

[ShrekTheTank]

It is true it can, but I don't want to give up that much money.  I am going on 5 1/2 years and I am now at the CAVC with my lawyer who is paid for by the ELJA.  

For someone else it might not work for them and they want it resolved sooner!  Do what works for you!

[Buck52]

Well I see you won at the BVA

Do they not have a reason and bases of your Win?

you posted '' I would be in that category, as I won mine at the BVA. ''

???

[justtryintomakeit]

On 5/6/2020 at 6:53 PM, Hucast21 said:

Get an attorney.

At least you know if an attorney takes your case, there is a good chance he or she see an approval/win.

edit: if memory serves me correct, law firms have a higher winning percentage for appeals than 

I ran my case thru to a few lawyers for higher migraine rating and service connection for ptsd/major depressive disorder after three denials at the regional level. They refused to take my case for either of them.I ended up winning on my own and keeping all my retro.

Edited May 8, 2020 by justtryintomakeit

[Fat]

Outstanding............

[Chris Barnes]

7 minutes ago, Fat said:

Outstanding............

So you have had luck with appealing to the VA board?

[Fat]

I never have; however I have met vets whom have.

The BVA looks at all records of evidence.

However the primary standard is the CALUZA standard.

If all the elements are met, you should stand a reasonable chance of approval.

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