When the BVA ignores favorable lay evidence in a Veteran’s claim, the CAVC is going to chunk that decision into the trash can. Accredited VA attorney Chris Attig talks more about the Pure Raw Power of Lay Evidence in a VA Claim.
I promise this post is about competent and credible lay evidence. But let me start with a story. Some time ago, I was out for drinks with a particular friend who was, and still is, a big fan of a mixed drink with 2 ingredients: Red Bull and Vodka. Something he said...
Today we are going to look at 2 very similar fact patterns in 2 VA Sleep Apnea claims, and figure out why One Veteran PROVED service-connection, and the other did not.