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Veterans News Now

Posted on October 26, 2011 by asknod

This is something I signed up to receive tweets on. The article is priceless. The gal who wrote it feels awe when considering what a Vet from the other wars went through. I have more admiration for my father’s wars … Continue reading →

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CAVC– Vincent v. Shinseki– Dismissal Then Reinstatement W/ Panel.

Posted on October 26, 2011 by asknod

We have pointed out the friction beginning to develop over time since VA Secretary Shinseki took office. This Order is the second to come down this year that evokes the belief by the Court that the Secretary was raised by … Continue reading →

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CAVC–Carleton (The Doorman) v. Shinseki– Informal CUE?

Posted on October 26, 2011 by asknod

Carleton R. Criss had a little disagreement with the VA Secretary. Apparently he hasn’t read up on 38 CFR and 38 USC. This is unfortunate because he now has a lot of time invested into an appeal that went nowhere. … Continue reading →

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Buddhist Ghostbusters

Posted on October 23, 2011 by asknod

While attending St. Mark’s Sunday Field services for deer hunters, a fond memory came back to me from SEA. No, we didn’t go deerhunting.  I was recalling Buddhist priests who required a tithe once a week to keep bad spirits … Continue reading →

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CAVC– Ledford v. Derwinski (1992)– Why we can file for HCV

Posted on October 22, 2011 by asknod

Veterans have asked me over time why we have a path to HCV when we legitimately didn’t have symptoms of it in service. 38 CFR 3.303 is the path most take for diseases or injuries that were documented in service. … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on October 22, 2011 by asknod

“When I joined the military it was illegal to be homosexual, then it became optional, and now it’s legal. I’m getting out before Obama makes it mandatory.” GySgt Harry Berres, USMC  I believe Harry has summed up what a lot of … Continue reading →

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THE ROI AND CHOCOLATE

Posted on October 22, 2011 by asknod

At every VAMC you will find a ROI. That, if you haven’t visited the VA dictionary, is the Release Of Information portal. You will end up there eventually for several different reasons which we shall talk about today. You have … Continue reading →

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CAVC– GEORGE V. SHINSEKI– DUE PROCESS?

Posted on October 21, 2011 by asknod

If you have never filed a claim with VA, I suppose you could be a little lame as to what the procedures are. When VA tells you that you need to go to a Dog and Pony show to determine … Continue reading →

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BVA– SPECULATION OR BENEFIT OF THE DOUBT?

Posted on October 21, 2011 by asknod

Milo J Hawley has been a VLJ for as long as I can remember. He is not very forgiving of stupidity, be it the VA or the Veteran. If you arrive in his class without your homework or if its … Continue reading →

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BVA– SP-SP-SPECULATIVE, YOUR HONOR!

Posted on October 20, 2011 by asknod

Senator Harry Byrd of West Virginia used to inveigh in the Senate when filibustering with a well-known rejoinder-“WRONG! WRONG! WRONG!” (capitalized merely to enunciate his vigor voicing it). Where are you now when we need you, Harry? This horrible piece … Continue reading →

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