Monthly Archives: November 2012

BVA–REMAND FOR EVERYTHING BUT THE KITCHEN SINK

Posted on November 7, 2012 by asknod

FROM THE PAUL R. REVERE MEMORIAL  REGIONAL OFFICE How many things could go wrong with a claim? How many things could the Regional Office, tasked with the proper, professional development of your claim, possibly mishandle to the point that the remand … Continue reading →

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BVA–ROUNDUP AT SUBIC BAY

Posted on November 7, 2012 by asknod

Here we go again with those carefully parsed “tactical herbicide” cases as opposed to good old fashioned “nuclear herbicides”. Thus, our good buddy Vet from Fort Fumble in St. Pete’s, with the help of about 4 or 5 buddy letters, … Continue reading →

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VAOIG–THIS IS MY OTHER BROTHER DARRYL

Posted on November 7, 2012 by asknod

Remember the the second Bob Newhart Show where the three brothers come in? “Hi. I’m Larry and this is my brother Darryl and this is my other brother Darryl.”? Here I wish to immortalize that famous line again. Obviously Veteran … Continue reading →

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HURRICANE SANDY AT THE TOMB

Posted on November 6, 2012 by asknod

Just another day at work. This is why they gave this job to the Army. No one else wanted  it.

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THE PROFESSIONAL NATURE OF NURSES

Posted on November 6, 2012 by asknod

Veteran Fred arrived for his scheduled appointment with the Yellow Team. After the B/P, temperature check, depression check, and weigh-in, he returned to the waiting room and thumbed through old magazines. As usual, thirty minutes after his scheduled appointment, he … Continue reading →

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VOTE WISELY

Posted on November 6, 2012 by asknod

 Heaven and Hell While walking down the street one day a Corrupt Senator (that may be redundant) was tragically hit by a car and died. His soul arrives in heaven and is met by St. Peter at the entrance. “Welcome … Continue reading →

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MORE ILP–MOST EXCELLENT

Posted on November 4, 2012 by asknod

This will give you plagiarism guidance for any denial in the future. Simply substitute the name of the proper senator, etc. and push print. My how I love to write. Bon appétit. I’m probably not supposed to share this one … Continue reading →

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VARO–ILP GREENHOUSE DENIAL

Posted on November 3, 2012 by asknod

Ah. yes. The ongoing greenhouse brouhaha. This will entertain all who are contemplating ILP claims. Remember always in your filings that the operable phrase is “necessary or vital to independence in everyday living”. If you fail to demonstrate this need, … Continue reading →

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SQUIDLEY STILL ALIVE AND KICKING

Posted on November 3, 2012 by asknod

As you may remember, we left Squidly in the last chapter attempting to fight his VARO to  let him in the front door. This has been a long battle. The squidster’s up to it though. Armed to the teeth with … Continue reading →

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VARO SEATTLE–CLAIM COMPLETION DATE 8/02/13

Posted on November 3, 2012 by asknod

The boys are rocking and a rolling now. I decided to see if vA had even received my claims and/or were willing to admit as much. It appears they have. With my luck, they will send them off to DC … Continue reading →

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