Monthly Archives: November 2015

BVA HCV CLAIMS FROM 1992-2015

Posted on November 30, 2015 by asknod

Interesting statistics on HCV claims. Since record keeping began at the BVA in 1992, we can see the rise and fall of HCV claims which indicate a win, loss,  death, cure or giving up. It can mean no DIC. It … Continue reading →

Posted in BvA HCV decisions, Food for thought, HCV Health, HCV Risks (documented), Medical News, Nexus Information, VA Health Care, vA news, Veterans Law, Vietnam Disease Issues | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

JETGUNS DON’T KILL PEOPLE-BUT JUST IN CASE…

Posted on November 28, 2015 by asknod

By now we’ve read about a gazillion articles about how guns don’t kill people. The problem is that sometimes people use guns to kill people. They also show a marked proclivity to use bathtubs, 2X4s, knives, cars and a plethora … Continue reading →

Posted in Jetgun Claims evidence, Jetgun Manual, Medical News, Nexus Information, research, Tips and Tricks | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 12 Comments

CAVC–MITCHELL v McDONALD–THE NEVER-ENDING BERAUD REDUX

Posted on November 23, 2015 by asknod

Ever since the Bond v. Shinseki dustup that had to travel to the Fed. Circus for clarification, we see the VA’s continued intransigence toward the concept of new evidence submitted in that golden window either with the NOD or within the … Continue reading →

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BVA–WE FIRED OUR GUNS AND THE GOOKS KEPT A’COMIN’

Posted on November 21, 2015 by asknod

From the Johnny Cash Memorial  VARO in New Orleans, Louisiana Every once in a while you read a decision and you ask yourself “What was this Vet thinking?”  Trying to blow bubbles about your service is all well and fine, … Continue reading →

Posted in BvA HCV decisions, Frivolous Filings, Jetgun BvA Decisions, Jetgun Claims evidence | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

A COMBAT VETERAN’S THANKSGIVING

Posted on November 20, 2015 by asknod

 Arliss,  the wise old Eleven Bravo Vietnam Vet  had six stars on his VSM and was getting on in his years. By now, he was a year-around resident with his high school sweetheart wife in Phoenix. Prodded by his wife, he picked up the … Continue reading →

Posted in From the footlocker, Humor, KP Veterans, Vietnam War history | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

HOW TO PICK A GOOD VSO SERVICE OFFICER

Posted on November 19, 2015 by asknod

Well, kids. It’s degenerated to that point in the twenty first century where the actual majority of all claims going to the BVA for adjudication are riddled with errors. Instead of just by Regional Office personnel, it’s clearly becoming apparent that … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, Nexus Information, VSOs | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

BVA–VLJ URSULA R. POWELL–HANGING JUDGE?

Posted on November 18, 2015 by asknod

A Vet on our sister site at Hadit.com has an appeal before VLJ Ursula R. Powell.  Judge Ursula is in the habit of signing her decisions U.R. Powell which can cause confusion when you use the VA ‘s searchbar system. VA never … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, Informal Claims, KP Veterans, VA Medical Mysteries Explained, vARO Decisions, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

BVA–ISOLATED AND INFREQUENT USE OF DRUGS CODICIL

Posted on November 16, 2015 by asknod

I have seen this one used before several years ago but it has always met with mixed success at the BVA. 38 CFR § 3.301(c)(3) is  rarely employed but here it worked. One might note the Vet was represented by an … Continue reading →

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BVA– ANOTHER JETGUN WIN IN ST. PETE’S W/ COMBAT EXPOSURE

Posted on November 16, 2015 by asknod

Here’s a great BVA read from a good attorney in Florida. Ralph Bratch nailed this one with good cites and an excellent nexus for the Vet. As is standard operating procedure, VA tried to hang the drug allegation around his … Continue reading →

Posted in 1154(b) combat presumptions, BvA HCV decisions, Jetgun Claims evidence, Veterans Law, Vietnam Disease Issues | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

AO DISEASES ADD ON–DON’T FORGET THE LEWY BODIES

Posted on November 15, 2015 by asknod

Received this through the NOVA circuit yesterday. Those of you filing for AO presumptives on Parkinson’s Disease for yourselves or your loved ones should have Johnny Vet examined for Lewy bodies. These nasty little blobs of protein deposits develop and … Continue reading →

Posted in Agent Orange, AO, KP Veterans, Porphyria Cutanea Tarda, Thailand AO presumptive path, vA news, Veterans Law, Vietnam Disease Issues | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments