Author Archives: asknod

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VA claims blogger

EASTER TRICK OR TREAT AT THE VA

Posted on April 21, 2019

No, I’m not a conspiracy freak. I do not’ subscribe to Chemtrails Today or Deep State Magazine. I instead prefer light humor and get the news feed from the VAOIG Monthly “Highlights”. How about that discovery that all those VA … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, AMC or ARC, Appeals Modernization Act, C-Files and RBAs, Humor, Independent Medical Opinions, KP Veterans, Presumption of Soundness, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, VA Attorneys, VBMS Tricks | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

VA EXAMINERS–CHARTER MEMBERS OF THE FLAT EARTH SOCIETY

Posted on April 18, 2019

I’m sorry I’ve been remiss. I have been a slave to the typewriter attempting to cure the misguided proclivities of VA raters across our rapidly fruiting plains this spring. It seems there is something in the water or left-handed tobacco … Continue reading →

Posted in 1154(b) combat presumptions, 3.156(c), Agent Orange, All about Veterans, C&P exams, CUE, Earlier Effective dates, Humor, KP Veterans, Reductions in rating, SOCs and SSOCs, VA Agents, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

THE NEW APPEALS MODERNIZATION ACT…AND MORE

Posted on April 12, 2019

When we hit Nashville for the NOVA conferences 20-23 March, I actually though I had a good handle on the AMA layout. Well, ‘not exactly’ as they say over at Rentawreck™.  So, since the time we walked out of there, … Continue reading →

Posted in Appeals Modernization Act, BvA Decisions, Humor, KP Veterans, NOVA Attorneys, VA Agents, VA Attorneys, VA RAMP, VA suspense dates, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 10 Comments

HADIT.COM RADIO SHOW–THE AMA–A MOBIUS LOOP?

Posted on April 10, 2019

Sorry I have been remiss but it seems VA has been bery bery productive in cranking out denials. Jez, wait until I opt in to an HLR. In truth, I’m ecstatic that some of these came out post-February 14th. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Appeals Modernization Act, Humor, KP Veterans, SVR Radio on hadit.com | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

NOVA–THERE’S NO BUSINESS LIKE VET BUSINESS

Posted on March 17, 2019

Just as Spring approaches and everyone is planning their Toga Parties, I, and other like-minded Veterans Advocates descend on the Spring Conferences. What? You guys don’t do Toga Parties? How utterly uncivilized. At the NOVA conferences, we learn new tricks … Continue reading →

Posted in 2019 SPRING NOVA Nashville., All about Veterans, CAVC Knowledge, Complaints Department, Future Veterans, Humor, Important CAVC/COVA Ruling, Inspirational Veterans, KP Veterans, Lawyering Up, NOVA Attorneys, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, VA Attorneys, vA news, vARO Decisions, VARO Misfeasance, VBMS Tricks, Veterans Law, VSOs | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

asknod MENAGERIE + ONE

Posted on March 15, 2019

LZ Grambo will have a FNG after we get back from Nashville NOVA. Cookie (I prefer Pickles) will be weaned o/a my birthday on 4/01. We will be bringing her home then. She’s a silver Lab Retriever and loves my … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, Humor, KP Veterans, VA Agents | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 13 Comments

2019 NOVA–I KNOW… IT’S ONLY VA LAW BUT I LIKE IT.

Posted on March 6, 2019

“Would ya think the boy’s insane?… He’s insane. Yes, kids. About this time every year, I have to seek warmth for my Lumbago and my tired soul. Cupcake is my caregiver. This year the doctor prescribed a two-day dose of … Continue reading →

Posted in 2019 SPRING NOVA Nashville., All about Veterans, KP Veterans, NOVA Attorneys, VA Agents, VA Attorneys, VBMS Tricks, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments