Monthly Archives: July 2016

ILP REWARDS PROGRAM

Posted on July 31, 2016 by asknod

The genus was Lil The species Magill But everyone knew them as Nancys My peaches came due about a week ago. They’re a month early so I wanted to know if I should blame Bush for it. I keep hearing … Continue reading →

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CAVC-PARSEEYA-PICCHIONE V. McDONALD-THE AGES-OLD AO PARADOX

Posted on July 31, 2016 by asknod

I have worked with Karen in Florida for a long time on this. Kurt Priessman excavated a large number of CHECO Reports and ‘lost’ pages over the years which fleshed out the rather dubious military/VA insistence on the use of … Continue reading →

Posted in Agent Orange, CAVC Knowledge, CAVC ruling, KP Veterans, Nexus Information, Thailand AO presumptive path, Tips and Tricks, Veterans Law, Vietnam Disease Issues | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

ILP–FOR HE WHO SHALL HAVE BORNE THE BATTLE (NOT)

Posted on July 30, 2016 by asknod

Just when you feel you’ve heard the worst story about deprivation of benefits, another one floats to the top. Just when you think the VA could sink no lower than whale shit, they outdo themselves with another personal best. Today, … Continue reading →

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ILP–DEEP THROAT-THE FLY ON THE WALL

Posted on July 29, 2016 by asknod

Every good VA story has a fly on the wall somewhere who can tell you what’s going on in the back room. In my case, Deep Throat is well-protected, well-informed and keeps me in the loop on a fairly regular … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, Extraordinary Writs of Mandamus, Independent Living Program, KP Veterans, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, VR&E | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

CAVC-ILP #16-2098–THIS ILP’S FOR YOU

Posted on July 27, 2016 by asknod

Sometimes, promised gifts from VA are a long time in coming. Some are rather hollow fulfillments of promised offers. Some are outright scams. The ILP is much the same chimera. It looks so promising from afar in what it offers. … Continue reading →

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CAVC–#16-2098–SUNDAY’S ON THE PHONE TO MONDAY…

Posted on July 21, 2016 by asknod

Tuesday’s on the phone to me-Oh yeah. (She came in through the Bathroom Window, Beatles). I note with some satisfaction the Clerk of the Court has uploaded my Petitioner’s rebuttal to Respondent’s Faery Tale. In this game of tennis, I’ve … Continue reading →

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CAVC-BELL V. McDONALD–SPECULATIVE VERSUS NEGATIVE NEXUS

Posted on July 20, 2016 by asknod

Once again, Veterans Law Judge Ursula R. Powell and her staff attorney(s) have struck out on Hepatitis C. Why is it so difficult to arrive at a nexus/IMO in this subject? With the wealth of knowledge we have accumulated over … Continue reading →

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ALEX GRAHAM–NON ATTORNEY PRACTITIONER

Posted on July 18, 2016 by asknod

Gee. Does this mean I get to put NA P after my name? Or N-A P. Or is it NAP? Or the mundane VA Agent? All these queshuns and no guidance. Boldly going where no Air America Veteran has ever … Continue reading →

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ILP–WHEN IN ROME, ACT LIKE A ROMAN

Posted on July 18, 2016 by asknod

Over the years, I have been appalled to discover VA is prone to either breaking the rules or feigning ignorance. Rarely, however, do they engage in post hoc blatant lying to defend their actions. What am I saying? Of course … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, Extraordinary Writs of Mandamus, Independent Living Program, KP Veterans, Presumption of Regularity, Tips and Tricks, VA Conspiracies, Veterans Law, VR&E | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 11 Comments

CAVC-#16-2098–EX WRIT–RESPONDENT’S RESPONSE

Posted on July 16, 2016 by asknod

I do so love the new electronic world of footprints. The new Veterans Management of Benefits System (VMBS) is a wonderful tool to tell you what happened when and in near real time. One of the unexpected benefits of becoming … Continue reading →

Posted in BvA Decisions, Extraordinary Writs of Mandamus, Independent Living Program, KP Veterans, Presumption of Regularity, Tips and Tricks, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 13 Comments