Author Archives: asknod

Unknown's avatar

About asknod

VA claims blogger

Main Gates in Vietnam

Posted on April 16, 2012 by asknod

From north to south… Can’t find one for Qui Nhon AB I’m sure  some of you Veterans walked through some of these gates.

Posted in All about Veterans, Milestones, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Footlocker 8

Posted on April 16, 2012 by asknod

This was manufactured one year after my birth for the Korean War. There was tons of it left over, apparently. Enough for another war! The government, never one to waste anything, probably paid 6 times what it cost to make … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, From the footlocker, General Messages, Humor | Tagged , , , , , | 4 Comments

WGM–Great Nexus letters

Posted on April 16, 2012 by asknod

Member WGM just sent me these nexus letters he used to get his 100% P&T rating from VA. They are an excellent guideline for presentation to the VA. This man has done his homework and then some. Three of a … Continue reading →

Posted in General Messages, Nexus Information, Tips and Tricks, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

FED CIR–CHANDLER v.SHINSEKI

Posted on April 16, 2012 by asknod

This decision has absolutely no bearing on HCV jurisprudence. I simply attach it here for the sole purpose of showing the readership what we have in store for us soon. At the top of the decision is the list of … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, Fed. Cir. & Supreme Ct., vA news, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

FED CIR–TYRUES V. SHINSEKI–GOING DOWN?

Posted on April 16, 2012 by asknod

This is a wonderful thing. Larry G. Tyrues filed an Appeal with the Court back in 2009. Unfortunately he was a little bit late with the NOA. The Court, as is their wont on all matters tardy, declined to hear … Continue reading →

Posted in Fed. Cir. & Supreme Ct., Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Incredible Viewpoint

Posted on April 15, 2012 by asknod

While I am ambivalent about religion and do not force mine down anyone’s throat, I received this from someone who is not terribly religious. What he did point out is that this is the dogged determination needed to pick yourself … Continue reading →

Posted in General Messages | Tagged , , , | 3 Comments

The Boy Who Cried Wolf

Posted on April 14, 2012 by asknod

I’m sure you’re all familiar with that instructional bit of wisdom. Now supplant VASEC (the VA Secretary) as the young boy and VA’s interminable backlog as the putative wolf.  Our “boy” keeps  crying that the backlog will subside like the … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, Complaints Department, vA news | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

BVA–NO AO IN THAILAND

Posted on April 13, 2012 by asknod

This is an unfortunate decision for the Vet. He should have done some research on his claim before filing. The fact that he had the MOPH repping him is not going to help. Hell, they should have known better. Cellulitis … Continue reading →

Posted in AO, BvA Decisions, Nexus Information, Veterans Law, Vietnam Disease Issues | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

BVA –CHLORACNE WIN

Posted on April 13, 2012 by asknod

This is the only win I’ve ever seen on Chloracne. It, like PCT and subacute peripheral neuropathy are those rare items you hear about like extraschedular ratings. You know they exist on paper in 3.309(e)  but have never actually met … Continue reading →

Posted in AO, BvA Decisions, Vietnam Disease Issues | Tagged , , , , , | 9 Comments

Vote With Your Wallet.

Posted on April 13, 2012 by asknod

This came in today. I knew about the Salvation Army gig. but was unaware of the rest of the story. Fortunately, there are other sundries stores that are far more receptive to all walks of life and not the almighty … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, Complaints Department, General Messages | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments