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VAOIG CONTINUES TO POINT TO EARLIER WARNINGS

Posted on October 29, 2014 by asknod

Our exalted VA Office of Imposter Gadget is on a virtual full-time news feed trying in desperation to release heretofore unknown records on all manner of subjects that were there for the asking but were never summoned forth for further … Continue reading →

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BVA–PHILADELPHIA FREEDOM–JETGUNs

Posted on October 28, 2014 by asknod

Here’s the shortest decision on jetguns or any kind of BVA appeal I’ve ever seen. It’s uncanny. NO discussion. No long drawn out dog and pony show. Just a simple ” He says it was jetguns. Doctor agrees. Granted. Next? … Continue reading →

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VA FORM 9–EVERYTHING YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW

Posted on October 28, 2014 by asknod

What is it about completing a Form 9 substantive appeal for your claim(s) within that sixty day window that seems so insurmountable? What seems so daunting from a pro se claimant’s perspective that provokes dread, confusion and indecision on what … Continue reading →

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HALLOWS EVE SOCIAL MEDIA

Posted on October 26, 2014 by asknod

All the best leading up to All Hallows Eve and the end of Daylight Savings Time. A big thank you to all of you who assiduously go out of your way to raise the level of humor up to help … Continue reading →

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ANDY WARHOL FAME AT LAST

Posted on October 24, 2014 by asknod

For years and in my book, I have always referred to Veterans with a capital V. The VA has finally acknowledged my wisdom. I spotted this change in the M21 1MR last week (circled in blue) as well as a … Continue reading →

Posted in ASKNOD BOOK, General Messages | Tagged ASKNOD BOOK, asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, Gulf War Vets Help, HCVETS, Korean War Vets Help, Veterans Benefits, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 5 Comments

CHEESEVILLE AND NEWNAN NOW THE VA DOCUMENTS DUMP

Posted on October 23, 2014 by asknod

Nota bene. The old days of shipping it all in to your local VARO have passed on. The trick now is to send it to Janesville Wisconsin and Newnan, Georgia depending on your location. Here’s the VA handout. To make … Continue reading →

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CAVC–REAVES v. McDONALD–THE PANDORA PARADOX

Posted on October 23, 2014 by asknod

This is a great Single Judge decision to illustrate the ultimate stupidity of finally granting something now that they’ve been denying since 1982-fully 32 years ago. Add in “losing” the c-file and having to reconstruct it (funny what makes it back … Continue reading →

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VACO–RUMORS ON VERMIN LANE NORTHWEST

Posted on October 22, 2014 by asknod

Seems our illustrious Undersecretary of all that is Benefits and Bucks was spotted on Oahu last week. Rumor has it that the Honolulu Veterans Service Manager is now looking for employment in the civilian sector. Apparently Allison wasn’t there for a getaway … Continue reading →

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CAVC–ANDREWS V SHINSEKI–15 YEAR APPEAL TO BVA for VR&E

Posted on October 19, 2014 by asknod

Here’s an interesting case to put in the ILP file. Marine Veteran Tyrone Andrews has a problem. VA has been dogging his claim as they did mine. And much like me, he knocked them up about fifteen years after filing his … Continue reading →