0:00 Introduction
0:55 How is the Board of Veterans Appeals (BVA) different from the
rest of the VA claims process?
1:51 What are Board decisions based on?
2:24 “de novo” review
3:06 New Format of BVA Decisions
4:00 Board (BVA) Grants
4:46 “Implementing” the Decision
5:46 Does the BVA give disability ratings?
6:22 When do benefits start after a Board grant?
7:21 Board (BVA) Remands
8:22 Is a remand a good thing or a bad thing?
9:07 Multiple Remands
11:39 Remand Instructions
12:46 How long does it take for the RO to complete a remand?
14:54 Supplemental Statement of the Case (SSOC)
16:04 Board (BVA) Denials
16:29 Partial Grants, Remands, and Denials
19:25 Motion for Reconsideration
20:57 Motion to Vacate, Motion to Revise based on Clear and
Unmistakable Error (CUE)
23:45 Appealing to the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC)
23:39 BVA Appeal Deadline
25:59 How do you appeal to the CAVC?
26:37 What factors should veterans consider before appealing to
the CAVC?


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