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WINDSHIELDS AND REARVIEW MIRRORS

Posted on March 24, 2024 by asknod

Boy howdy I gotta tell you my body is screaming at me I’m getting old. When I sit down, it’s like a crash-landing. When I move to stand up, it’s like looking out the side window passing V 2 on … Continue reading →

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

Posted on March 14, 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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POST-CONFERENCE ATTORNEY JOKES

Posted on March 10, 2024 by asknod

I received these gems from-who else- Silver Starred Ed the LRRP (pronounced Lurp). He knew I was in DC at the legal conferences and delved deeply into attorney humor to find them. Keep in mind, they are actual (I swear) … Continue reading →

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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 →