Veterans: Are VA experts qualified?

The answer to this is "Yes" they are qualified. The examiners are qualified by virtue of their licensure to practice as a medical practitioner. They provide a "Medical Opinion" that should be factual based, but it is an Opinion and can be different from different sources. In this case the guy was out of military service for 50 years before he was treated with symptoms. That's hard to draw a conclusion with that much time since service. Remember that just because the opinion in not in favor of the veteran doesn't mean that the opinion is wrong. These providers have no monetary or other incentive to opine in favor or against a veterans claim. In fact many are veterans also.

The issue resolves around legislation ultimately. Dioxins in the water in Camp Swampy (among other toxins) poisoned people for decades. Some people have been able to file claims following the Agent Orange presumptives, but the VA isn't set up to handle disability claims for dependents. That's a legislation issue. Congress has to be motivated to truly fix this problem at Swampy, as well as at other bases/posts such as Ft McClellan.

PV2 Violet Case

The problem is, I feel most government run organizations are run by a checklist, and that is how cases are reviewed. Too black and white.