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NEW VA BUDGET MEANS NO GUN RESTRICTIONS

Posted on March 5, 2024 by asknod

I must say this was long overdue. VA’s take was if you have mental issues then you have financial issues. If you have financial issues, well sheesh, you probably suffer from suicidal or homicidal ideation. Therefore, to protect you from … Continue reading →

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Pilgrimage to Mecca DC

Posted on March 4, 2024 by asknod

Once again it’s time to saddle up the 737 MAX, spread the prayer rug out and make obeisances to the East while chanting regulations from the NVLSP’s Veterans Benefits Manual™ (VBM). Twice yearly, the faithful are called to attend this … Continue reading →

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EXPOSED VET RADIO SHOW– THURSDAY 2/29/24 @ 1900 HRS (E)

Posted on February 26, 2024 by asknod

Roger that. 1900 hrs on the least coast… so 1600 on the left coast unless the big one hits and moves us out another time zone to the west (or east). John and Ray would like to discuss the insane … Continue reading →

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MILESTONES– CHUCK ENGLE

Posted on February 26, 2024 by asknod

Every year, about this time, I think back on the enigma of 1st Lieutenant Charles E. Engle (promoted posthumously to Captain). I’ve watched over the last fifteen years as the Bigwigs come back and review his file and award additional … Continue reading →

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CUE-ROBERTO’S LAST STAND–SYMPATHETICALLY READING YOUR PLEA

Posted on February 18, 2024 by asknod

Regardless of anything you hear about Motions to Revise an old decision, also known as filing a CUE, remember one salient principle. While VA does not, and will not, entertain the benefit of the doubt (BOTD), they are required under … Continue reading →

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GETTING BACK TO BASICS IN THE NEW AMA SYSTEM

Posted on February 3, 2024 by asknod

Punxsutawney Phil must have seen something I’m missing if he didn’t see his shadow. We’re expecting another one of these things called an “atmospheric river” this coming week. Who’s their writer for all this Snowmaggedon-type tripe? I actually liked the … Continue reading →

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EXPOSED VET RADIO SHOW–THURSDAY MARCH 14 @ 1900 HOURS (E)

Posted on January 23, 2024 by asknod

Fresh from the East Coast and having recuperated from the time change, I’ve been invited to discuss the legal conferences I attended March 7 through 9. Quite a bit to be said and I plan to do so. Join us … Continue reading →

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THE 2ND AMENDMENT AND VETERANS BEING DECLARED INCOMPETENT

Posted on January 7, 2024 by asknod

This is an interesting subject I get into with my “lunch group” at Applebee’s™ every so often. We meet at the Gig Harbor restaurant infrequently for lunch and enjoy one another’s camaraderie. We’re all pretty openminded and even willing to … Continue reading →

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BVA– R1-WHEN IT RAINS, IT POURS.

Posted on January 5, 2024 by asknod

I think I can safely say this will not go on forever but I’ve been extremely blessed to bring in yet another SMC R1 rating for one of my blind Veterans today. As is typical, VA neglected to tell him … Continue reading →

Posted in 100% ratings, Aid and Attendance, BvA Decisions, How to Qualify for VA SMC, SMC, Special Monthly Compensation, TBI, Tips and Tricks, VA TBI, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

HLR–SMC T-ANOTHER PLEASANT VALLEY SUNDAY

Posted on January 4, 2024 by asknod

The Monkees might have been a “canned” musical ensemble but they put out some good music in my mind. Who cares who wrote it or how much filler and backup singers they had to infuse it with. The line in … Continue reading →

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