Wednesday, December 05, 2012

Federal Circuit -- KING V. DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS


Veterans Cout did not err in upholding Board's holding that certain witnesses lacked sufficient medical training and credentials despite statute permitting the use of lay testimony to assess a claim of disability.

The Board's disapproval was less than categorical.



KING V. DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
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