Legal Case Summary

Robertson v. Shinseki


Date Argued: Wed Feb 05 2014
Case Number: 146440
Docket Number: 2601213
Judges:Not available
Duration: 38 minutes
Court Name: Federal Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Robertson v. Shinseki, Docket No. 2601213** **Court:** United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims **Date:** The decision was issued on June 28, 2012. **Background:** The appellant, Mr. Robertson, appealed a decision from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regarding entitlement to service connection for a disability. The case revolves around the claim for service-connected compensation benefits that Mr. Robertson argued he was entitled to as a result of injuries he sustained during his military service. **Issues on Appeal:** Mr. Robertson's primary contention was that the VA's denial of his claim lacked sufficient consideration of evidence supporting his account of service-related injuries. He contested the VA's finding that there was insufficient evidence of a current disability that was linked to his military service. **Arguments:** Mr. Robertson argued that the evidence brought forth, including his medical records and testimonies, sufficiently established a nexus between his service and the health issues he was experiencing. He maintained that the VA failed to provide adequate assistance in developing his claim and that their decision was not backed by a thorough examination of the evidence available. **Conclusion:** The Court ultimately reviewed the factual findings made by the VA regarding the existence of a service-connected disability, and the adequacy of the assistance provided to Mr. Robertson throughout the claims process. The Court aimed to ensure that all procedural safeguards were observed and that Mr. Robertson's rights were preserved during the adjudication of his claim. The final outcome of the case would hinge on the Court's interpretation of the VA's obligations in evaluating service connection claims and the evidentiary requirements necessary to substantiate a veteran's claim for disabilities related to military service. **Impact:** The decision in Robertson v. Shinseki serves to reinforce the importance of comprehensive evidence in Veterans' claims and emphasizes the obligations of the VA in assessing such claims accurately and thoroughly. This case contributes to the body of jurisprudence related to Veterans' benefits and the standards required for establishing service connection for disabilities.

Robertson v. Shinseki


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