BVA Case Decision: 'Probative Value' of Private Medical Evidence Used to Support a Veteran's VA...

BONUS FOR THE VETERAN OF THE VETERAN SHARE OF THE DAY

Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF): Medical evidence is medical evidence. All competent and credible evidence of record must be reviewed by the VA Rater (and considered) prior to making a VA claim decision. However, not all evidence is created equal. Evidence may have more (or less) PROBATIVE VALUE.