An experienced VA disability attorney explains strategies for VA disability claim appeals

In this 33rd episode of The Veterans Voice, experienced veterans disability attorney Amanda L. Mineer talks about:
Outlining the scope of the PACT Act which is working its way through Congress
Explaining the Nehmer case and how it affects effective dates of VA disability claims
Understanding the difference between supplemental claims and request for increase
Choosing a strategy for appealing your VA disability claim decision
Call-in Guests:
Lieutenant Colonel Martin
Darrell, veteran who has worked with Lt. Col. Martin
Broadcast date: June 28, 2022
UPDATE: On August 10, 2022, President Biden signed the PACT Act into law
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[@tammy495]

Great content thank you

[@Veteranslaw]

Thank you Tammy, we're glad it's helpful.

[@doc5081]

Hi Amanda, couple of ?'s. I have a couple of denied claims before the bva (direct review), should i have provided a brief to help fortify these claims? Is a brief something your co. will do after a decision letter review? Also, if these bva claims denied again, where do i go from there? These are what i thought were solid claims, current diagnoses and treatment and service connection, one documented in service, the other secondary to a rated condition with an IMO. How do i retain my effective if denied after bva? I want to go scorched earth on these guys. They are nothing more than a bottom line organization at this point. Thanks for your content here! Drop a line when you have a minute. DC

[@Veteranslaw]

If you do direct review the VA will only consider evidence of record at the time the appeal was filed. If they deny you, because you're in AMA appeals you and preserve your effective date by filing new and relevant evidence within one year of the Board denial. OR you can appeal to the CAVC and argue the BVA made a bad decision. This is harder to prove but we do win cases at the CAVC all the time. When you get the Board decision, if you'd like help please don't hesitate to reach out to us at www.veteranslaw.com or email the decision to [e-mail] for review. If emailing please be sure to let us know you contacted us here.

[@Veteranslaw]

Hopefully you'll get what you need from the Board and wont need us :)