Monthly Archives: August 2026

BVA-SMC T–EENY MEENY MINEY MO

Posted on August 30, 2026 by asknod

Folks, this is like fishing with hand grenades. Having engaged in that very pastime fifty six years ago, I can say that truthfully. And I even got free beer and paid to do it but that’s another story for another … Continue reading →

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THE CAVC’S ROLE IN THE NEW AMA ERA

Posted on August 23, 2026 by asknod

Once upon a time in a…wait. Wrong story. Actually, I have about ten stories stacked up but I wanted to write this column for a long time. I’m sure I’ll end up stepping on someone’s feelings be they an attorney, … Continue reading →

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TOGETHER WE (NEVER) SERVED IN VIET NAM

Posted on August 16, 2026 by asknod

The other day, good friend Wes McCauley, a fellow VA litigator called me up with an interesting quandary. A surviving spouse is fighting for her DIC and asked him for help in accomplishing this. Now, for the record, I won’t … Continue reading →

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ANOTHER PENINSULA VALLEY SUNDAY- (FIRES BURNING EVERYWHERE)

Posted on August 9, 2026 by asknod

We live in interesting times. While the Pacific Northwest goes up in flames, we’re in a secluded niche where the prevailing winds blow all the objectionable smoke over the border to the North (Canada). VA SMC wins have been spotty … Continue reading →