Monthly Archives: November 2022

HAPPY THANKSGIVING 2022

Posted on November 24, 2022 by asknod

I hope this missive finds all my friends, clients and their families alive and in better health than some unfortunate folks in the world.  My “family” of Veterans is far more closely knit than most with a job like representation. … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, Food for the soul, Thanksgiving and war, VA Agents | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

THE (CONTINUING) UNABRIDGED HISTORY OF THE VA

Posted on November 19, 2022 by asknod

I received a new package of “Chalk talk” blogs from Eric Hughes several days ago. I apologize for taking so long to put them up. The fact is my email has been recently bombarded incessantly with all the news about … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, Food for thought, research, Tips and Tricks, Veterans Law, Vets Claims Advisory Group (VCAG) | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

IDLE HANDS ARE THE DEVIL’S WORKSHOP

Posted on November 16, 2022 by asknod

While this blog won’t solve any VA claims problems, it’s a pleasant interlude in between claims filings and their resolution. Having been hatched on the day reserved for fools, humor is an integral part of my psyche. Nothing passes me … Continue reading →

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THE UNABRIDGED HISTORY OF THE VA– PARTS I AND II

Posted on November 12, 2022 by asknod

Got these in the inbox from a fellow VA Agent who has devoted an extraordinary amount of time and research into investigating the feasibility of developing a neuveaux theory about the possibility discussed in NOVA v McDonaugh over the admissibility … Continue reading →

Posted in Equitable tolling, Food for thought, Important CAVC/COVA Ruling, research, VA Agents, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

AirAm–AMERICA’S BRAVEST UNSUNG VETERANS

Posted on November 11, 2022 by asknod

Those of you who never served incountry in Southeast Asia during the ‘conflict’ are unaware of the other army of civilians who quietly and surreptitiously worked alongside our servicemen during that period. Air America was many things and many names. … Continue reading →

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CAVC–ATILANO v. DENIS THE MENACE-BABY YOU CAN DRIVE MY CAR

Posted on November 6, 2022 by asknod

In this business, the legal bitchslaps Veterans endure far outweigh the beneficial attaboys at the Board, the Court and Fed Circus. While I wholeheartedly welcome the judicial overview accorded us (finally) in 1989, it was a long time coming considering … Continue reading →

Posted in CAVC Knowledge, CAVC ruling, Fed. Cir. & Supreme Ct., TDIU, VA Attorneys, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

EXPOSED VET RADIO SHOW- ‘CAUSE WE BAD-WE’RE NATIONWIDE

Posted on November 2, 2022 by asknod

I love ZZ Top. They have tons of great material. But then, sometimes I come across some too. Mine is more of the kind that helps Vets-not their psyche-unless you count the win that finally puts them on Easy Street. … Continue reading →

Posted in Agent Orange, All about Veterans, DBQs, Exposed Veteran Radio Show, Lawyering Up, PTSD, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments