This is a collection of 10 videos from our 2022 Fall Conference held October 27-29, 2022. Please find descriptions of the videos included below.

CAVC/CAFC Caselaw Update Part 1
Presenters: Amy Kretkowski, Esq. and Amy Odom, Esq.
Running Time: 45 Minutes
Amy Kretkowski and Amy Odom review cases decided by the CAVC and Federal Circuit and discuss how you can use them more effectively to represent your clients.

CAVC/CAFC Caselaw Update Part 2
Presenters: Amy Kretkowski, Esq. and Amy Odom, Esq.
Running Time: 47 Minutes
Amy Kretkowski and Amy Odom review cases decided by the CAVC and Federal Circuit and discuss how you can use them more effectively to represent your clients.

Identifying and Arguing Reasonably Raised Claims
Presenters: Kenneth Carpenter, Esq. and John NIles, Esq.
Running Time: 1 Hour
Once a reasonably raised claim has been identified by an advocate the challenge is how to get VA or BVA to adjudicate it. This presentation covers three important topics: how to identify a reasonably raised claim; how to argue it; and strategies to get it adjudicated.

Reviewing Changes to Electronic Access for Attorneys and Agents
Presenter: Kelsey Craveiro, Esq.
Running Time: 1 Hour
Join Kelsey as she builds on prior NOVA electronic access presentations to review expanded access and the latest enhancements to VBMS, Caseflow, and eFolder Express.

Ethics: Data Security and Client Privacy 101: Don't Click on the Link or Open That Attachment
Presenter: Neil Woods, Esq.
Running Time: 50 Minutes
An introduction to data security and client privacy from someone who learned their lesson the hard way.

Strategic Use of the Higher-Level Review Before Filing a Supplemental Claim
Presenter: Richard Rousseau, Esq.
Running Time: 1 Hour
Under the AMA, a higher-level review (HLR) is an opportunity to obtain a de novo review of a decision based on the evidence considered. This presentation explores strategies for when to use an HLR under the AMA after receiving an adverse decision and what factors to consider in your approach.

Deciding the Best Course of Action for Your Client: Picking a Lane in the AMA - Overview
Presenters: Timothy Franklin, Esq., Jessica Cleary, Esq., and Melanie Williams, Esq.
Running Time: 45 Minutes
The AMA expanded options for contesting an adverse decision and allows veterans to choose different lanes for denied issues within a decision. Join our panel as they outline those options and provide practical considerations for picking the best lane for your client.

Deciding the Best Course of Action for Your Client: Picking a Lane in the AMA - Practical Application
Presenters: Timothy Franklin, Esq., Jessica Cleary, Esq., and Melanie Williams, Esq.
Running Time: 45 Minutes

Making Sure Your Client Gets the Proper Effective Date
Presenters: Katrina Eagle, Esq. and Jim Radogna
Running Time: 1 Hour
VA frequently calculates the wrong effective date when awarding benefits. Many advocates are finding that this problem is more common in the AMA. In addition to providing an effective date overview, Katrina and Jim will provide practical examples of common errors made by VA, how to ensure VA calculates the correct effective date, and how to get any errors corrected as quickly as possible.

C&P Exam Issues in the World of Contract Exams and AMA
Presenters: Brandy Disbennett-Albrecht, Esq., and Courtney Ross, Esq.
Running Time: 1 Hour
The VA examination process continues to evolve with most C&P examinations now conducted by contract examiners. Brandy and Courtney will explore the current state of affairs and provide guidance on best practices to ensuring your client gets an adequate examination under the AMA.