Monthly Archives: February 2016

BVA–WHOA! I NEVER SAID IT WAS A JETGUN

Posted on February 15, 2016 by asknod

We are all quite familiar by now with the VA’s habit of throwing everything but the kitchen sink into the VISTA records. We’ve even seen instances where they insert “aftermarket” penciled in notes that somehow refuse to be erased. Phil … Continue reading →

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BVA–TRYING TO POKE A HOLE IN LOD/WILLFUL MISCONDUCT

Posted on February 13, 2016 by asknod

VA loves to try to rescind, revoke or otherwise contradict a finding of LOD such that it can invoke the willful misconduct etiology on drug use. Here’s a classic example of Uncle Victor’s munchkins huffing and puffing and trying like … Continue reading →

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BVA–ETOH ≠ HCV… BUT JETGUNS DO

Posted on February 13, 2016 by asknod

A great jetgun win and one nexus letter was from none other than the Vet’s VA PCP. Of course, it did take a second letter from a civilian medical “expert” to seal the deal. Being a Vet, you have to understand … Continue reading →

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VA GOING TITLE 38 ON SES?

Posted on February 12, 2016 by asknod

In a surprise announcement today, VA admitted the inmates have overtaken the asylum and now roam the hallowed halls of the Minneapolis and Philadelphia ROs. I assume they are referring to Diana and Kimberly’s adventures in triple dipping the VA system.  Regardless … Continue reading →

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Live hadit show data…

Posted on February 11, 2016 by asknod

Chronic kidney disease link. https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/38/4.115b 3288 form for c-file http://www.va.gov/vaforms/form_detail.asp?FormNo=3288 M 21 1MR -the VA Manual of Adjudications is actually a computer program, not a paper manual to refer to. http://www.benefits.va.gov/warms/M21_1MR.asp  

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HADIT.COM’S BLOGTALK RADIO THURSDAY

Posted on February 10, 2016 by asknod

Jerrel Cook has invited me on for Thursday’s Veteran to Veteran discussion. We’ll be talking about the M 21 1MR Adjudications Manual and it’s growing inflexibility. John Basser will, of course, be on hand as well. We hope you all … Continue reading →

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VETERANS BENEFITS ADMIN CALLS IN ORDNANCE ON POSITION

Posted on February 9, 2016 by asknod

In the last decade, I have been fascinated by just how long it takes to have your number called in VA Poker. In the pre-VBMS days of 1989, it took from July to October to get the shiny onion skin denial. … Continue reading →

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VA SMC (t)– YOU’VE LOST THAT GIVING FEELING

Posted on February 5, 2016 by asknod

The other day I read a front page story written by Tacoma News Tribune military writer Adam Ashton. The article is superb in what it conveys but lacks the linkage the two Veterans’ wives were so desperately looking for. Both … Continue reading →

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VA ART IMITATES VA HUMOR 9 MONTHS LATER

Posted on February 4, 2016 by asknod

It’s not often when Veterans humor, driven by long waits and endless appeals, drives us to hypothesize on what (or how) a possible “rocket docket ” appeals system might coalesce in the minds of the Grand Poobahs. Veterans of all … Continue reading →

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HADIT RADIO SHOW THIS PM AT 1800 HRS (L) EASTERN

Posted on February 3, 2016 by asknod

A great show is planned on Waiver of Review in the First Instance of new and material evidence submitted at the Board of Appeals level. You do not want to miss this one. Technique is everything nowadays and the latest … Continue reading →

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