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VA claims blogger

WHY 3/29/1973 DOESN’T MAKE ANY SENSE

Posted on March 29, 2025 by asknod

Several years ago, in a misguided attempt to pacify Vietnam Veterans- i.e., those genuine few of us still left- President Trump (in 2017) declared March 29 as the annual day every year to officially celebrate our last day in-country. For … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, PACT ACT, R1/R2, Tunnel to Towers, VA Agents, VA Secretaries, Veterans Charity concerns | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

BVA–CHINESE WATER TORTURE

Posted on March 23, 2025 by asknod

Have you all (pronounced y’all) ever run up against an immovable object? Have you ever decided to become an irresistible force? Welcome to asknod- Home of the Win or Die™ Team of Pickles ‘n me. Pickles, of course is my … Continue reading →

Posted in Food for the soul, Presumption of Regularity, Proof of Mailing, SMC, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

LET’S GIVE THE MAN A CHANCE FIRST

Posted on March 9, 2025 by asknod

For some unknown reason, a lot of you have been emailing or calling me to ask my opinion on the new paradigm of “government reduction” in regards to the VA. Everyone wants to know how our new VA Secretary, the … Continue reading →

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EXPOSED VET– THE NEW, IMPROVED VERSION-ZOOM.

Posted on February 26, 2025 by asknod

Yeppers. You read that right. John and Ray have taken it up a notch and now offer their famous radio show on Zoom.us. Join with us this Thursday (tomorrow evening) at 1900 Hours East and 1600 West for an hour … Continue reading →

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PONDERING PERPETUAL MOTION IN SO. CAL.

Posted on February 23, 2025 by asknod

Good Afternoon. I guess you are wondering why I called you here today. Just kidding. We’re babysitting my son’s dog for a 4-day stint while they go on a minivacation. As you can see in the video below, Daisy is … Continue reading →

Posted in Complaints Department, Jetgun BvA Decisions, Jetgun Claims evidence, Tips and Tricks, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

BVA– WORKIN’ IN A COAL MINE

Posted on February 16, 2025 by asknod

Well, pilgrims. It’s Sunday morning and I feel that spirit moving me to bore you all to tears again with my drivel. But if even one TBI’d or PTSD’d Veteran read this blog and came to me, I’d be plumb … Continue reading →

Posted in Aid and Attendance, Food for thought, SMC, Tips and Tricks, VBMS Tricks, Veterans Law, Vietnam Disease Issues | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

UTUBE©– POKING THE BEAR 101

Posted on February 9, 2025 by asknod

One of the most absolutely hilarious VA old wives’ tales is the perennial  “don’t rock the boat” speech given to aspiring disabled Veterans by countless VSOs over the years. I got one from my first protracted foray into VA benefits … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, Complaints Department, Duty to Assist, Nexus Information, Public Service Announcements, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, VA Attorneys, VA statistics, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

BVA TRIP NUMBER 3–I’M BEING FOLLOWED BY A MOONSHADOW

Posted on January 27, 2025 by asknod

As has been the case for well over a tenth of a century, I continue to offer advice for free. There is no special $99.95 Bootcamp for Beginners fee or the $199.99 Advanced Infantry Course for SMC where you actually … Continue reading →

Posted in 1154(b) combat presumptions, Agent Orange, BvA Decisions, Complaints Department, Food for thought, Lay testimony, R1/R2, SMC Bedridden, SMC School, Special Monthly Compensation, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, Vietnam Disease Issues | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

BVA–§3.156(C) JUSTICE OVERDUE

Posted on January 12, 2025 by asknod

I’ve written a few articles over the years about Chris the Door Gunner, my now good friend in addition to my client. We’ve almost “gotterdone” after seven years. But not quite. VA screwed him for so long and so hard … Continue reading →

Posted in 3.156(c), §3.156(c) claims, DIC, How to Qualify for VA SMC, Humor, Independent Medical Opinions, SMC, VA Agents, VA special monthly compensation, VA TBI, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

2025– WHAT VETS HOPE TO SEE THIS YEAR

Posted on January 11, 2025 by asknod

I love the New Year hooplah and all it promises. A new, clean slate upon which to write. The promise of finally losing weight must be a big one because every year about now, Weightbegone©, and a bunch of other … Continue reading →

Posted in BvA Decisions, Claims sharks, Combat Presumption, Presumption of Regularity, Presumption of Soundness, Reductions in rating, VA Agents, VA Claims Sharks, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments