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VA claims blogger

IT’S SHOWTIME. 1994?

Posted on November 20, 2013 by asknod

Yes, folks. It’s time to find out who’s been naughty and who’s been nice. Did the BVA Veterans Law  judge indeed fall on his sword this time and grant what used to have to go through the Extraordinary Awards Process? … Continue reading →

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TIME LIFE BOOKS–MYSTERIES OF CATS EXPLAINED

Posted on November 18, 2013 by asknod

Ever wonder how people wire their cats? Time Life Books has finally come out with a definitive book on the subject. Utterly fascinating. Learn how to safely wire your cat for Christmas and avoid these costly mistakes.

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VETERANS DAY CAKE

Posted on November 18, 2013 by asknod

With my abject apologies to Member Randy. I was supposed to publish his extraordinary Vet’s day cake with accompanying pictorial ingredients display but it somehow got lost in the shuffle. Words cannot convey my disappointment in failing you, sir. At … Continue reading →

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JUSTICE DELAYED IS NOT JUSTICE DENIED

Posted on November 18, 2013 by asknod

March 31, 1994 submit claims for: 1) Porphyria Cutanea Tarda (PCT), secondary to a)Hepatitis or b)Agent orange 2) tinnitus increase to compensable (10%) _________________________________ November 4, 1994 Receive denials for: 1) residuals of hepatitis (nothing in SMRs) 2) PCT due … Continue reading →

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CAVC-COLLINS v. SHINSEKI– MORE PRESUMPTION OF REGULARITY

Posted on November 17, 2013 by asknod

After Kyhn v. Shinseki finally got to the bottom of the fact that VA really has no procedure for making sure the VAMC or whoever sends out a letter to a Vet informing him of a C&P, we would think … Continue reading →

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VA SELLING MEMBER LISTS?

Posted on November 16, 2013 by asknod

I have never donated to the DAV or any of the other 45 recognized VSOs chartered by Congress for the dubious task of helping Veterans with their claims. I have advertized nowhere or divulged to no one with my name … Continue reading →

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OH, NO! SAY IT ISN’T SO MR. BILL

Posted on November 16, 2013 by asknod

Really? Another one? Say it ain’t so. Was he also a fiduciary by any chance for any of the Vets he counseled in his  former capacity as a VA psychiatrist? We could save taxpayers money and get a twofer if … Continue reading →

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VETS OUTSIDE THE BOX- MOBILE MARGARITAS

Posted on November 15, 2013 by asknod

UPI–From our Correspondent in California (Mark). In the new employment paradigm following the downsizing of our Military, employment for our newly-minted Veterans can be a challenge. Being an accomplished sniper or an ace with a 40 mike-mike grenade launcher doesn’t … Continue reading →

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CAVC– PACHECO v. SHINSEKI- I FORGOT WHAT IT WAS I WAS ARGUING

Posted on November 13, 2013 by asknod

Rarely, in my limited five years roaming the legal galleries, have I ever heard  stark fear and an an almost constricted throat flailing for words.  Deborah A. Hoet, Appellate Attorney for the VA Secretary via the Office of General Counsel … Continue reading →

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BREAKING NEWS–FILM AT SIX

Posted on November 13, 2013 by asknod

In a particularly insightful study on antioxidants and Resveratrol, scientists have determined one glass of red wine daily, preferably of a good vintage of Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon, is instrumental in maintaining excellent liver health. Who knew? Please pass this … Continue reading →

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