Service Connection for Multiple Sclerosis Due to Toxic Exposure: A Case Study in Seeing a Challenging Case Through From the CAVC to an Agency Win

Stacey-Rae Simcox, Esq., and Morgan MacIsaac-Bykowski, Esq.
May 14, 2024
2:00 pm ET

Stacey-Rae and Morgan will share the secrets of their success in obtaining service connection for multiple sclerosis (MS) based on exposure to an insecticide.  They litigated this case, with the assistance of students at Stetson’s Veterans Advocacy Clinic, from the US Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims back to the agency.  They worked through remands over a two-year period to obtain lay evidence, necessary medical examinations, and an expert opinion.  Learn important tips and advocacy skills as they walk you through this case.  (Rescheduled from NOVA 2024 Spring Conference)
 

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Stacey-Rae Simcox is a Professor of Law and Director of Stetson University College of Law's Veterans Law Institute and Veterans Advocacy Clinic. She teaches in the areas of veterans benefits law, administrative law, trusts and estates, and legal skills. Professor Simcox joined Stetson in July 2014 from William & Mary Law School, where she was the founder and director of the nationally recognized Lewis B. Puller Jr. Veterans Benefits Clinic.  Professor Simcox has helped to establish a unique medical-legal partnership between Stetson University College of Law and the University of South Florida's Morsani College of Medicine which allows medical students and faculty to collaborate with law students and faculty for the benefit of disabled veterans.  Professor Simcox is a veteran of eight years in the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's Corps on active duty and in the U.S. Army Reserves, reaching the rank of Major.  Click here for full bio.

Morgan MacIsaac-Bykowski graduated with honors from Stetson University College of Law after earning her undergraduate degree in psychology and criminology summa cum laude from Florida Southern College. She began her legal career at the Stetson University College of Law Veterans Law Institute as a staff attorney and now serves as the Associate Director. There, she has co-taught the Veterans Advocacy Clinic as an adjunct professor and currently teaches the Advanced Veterans Advocacy Clinic. Click here for full bio.

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