Category Archives: 1154(b) combat presumptions

LZ CORK– ANOTHER TEQUILA SUNRISE–BACK TO THE AMA DRAWING BOARD

Posted on August 9, 2020 by asknod

Yeppers. I augered in at the CAVC on old Butch’s claim. But due to the wonders of the new AMA system, I merely have to hit the turn signal lever, make a quick u-turn and go back to the Seattle … Continue reading →

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LZ CORK–LOOKING FOR TRUTH AT THE SCENE OF THE CRIME

Posted on June 28, 2020 by asknod

Boy, howdy, if you live in Houston, you’re in for a Miriam Webster revision. As of now, you no longer have a four bedroom home with a Master bath/spa. Negatory. It’s now a Primary Bed/Bathroom. I’m wondering on how that … Continue reading →

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LZ CORK– CAVC ACT ONE-THE OPENING BRIEF

Posted on April 27, 2020 by asknod

Lonestar belt buckles and old faded Levis… and each night begins a new day. And here we are at the Big House. It’s been a long journey from 2008 to 2020. Learn, learn and learn. And I had to go … Continue reading →

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SAMUEL BAILEY–THE LAST DETAIL

Posted on February 7, 2020 by asknod

A year or more ago, Sam apprised me of the fact that his hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer) had returned post surgery. Even worse, when they went back in to take another look under the hood, it had metastasized all over. … Continue reading →

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Phú Hội –THE 128TH AVIATION CO. (ASSAULT)

Posted on August 25, 2019 by asknod

First of all, I wish to state that I am a person of color in addition to being an American citizen. I’ve been wanting to say that ever since they reminted the word ‘racist’. Look in the mirror. We are … Continue reading →

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CAVC- BLACKMON v WILKIE–SHRINKS? WE DON’T NEED NO STINKIN’ SHRINKS.

Posted on June 28, 2019 by asknod

Who else but Saint Margaret Bartley, of course.  This is an interesting read and will affect a large number of you who have been hornswoggled into a denial based on a Nurse Practitioner, psychologist (PsyD) or worse..a VES Certified Medical … Continue reading →

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VA EXAMINERS–CHARTER MEMBERS OF THE FLAT EARTH SOCIETY

Posted on April 18, 2019 by asknod

I’m sorry I’ve been remiss. I have been a slave to the typewriter attempting to cure the misguided proclivities of VA raters across our rapidly fruiting plains this spring. It seems there is something in the water or left-handed tobacco … Continue reading →

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LZ CORK-MAMA’S GONNA MAKE A LITTLE SHORT’NIN’ BREAD

Posted on February 12, 2017 by asknod

  Put on the skillet, slip on the lid, Mama’s gonna make a little short’nin’ bread. That ain’t all she’s gonna do, Mama’s gonna make a little coffee, too. What an auspicious day for a Decision Review Officer (DRO) Hearing. … Continue reading →

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LZ CORK–CLEAR AND UNMISTAKABLE ERROR

Posted on January 15, 2017 by asknod

It’s one thing to recite 38 CFR to me and tell me what some arcane VA manual said about how to rate _____________ and under what circumstances and how the regulation has percolated down to us in the ensuing forty six … Continue reading →

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BRANDED-AND YOU KNOW YOU’RE A MAN

Posted on October 30, 2016 by asknod

What are the odds you could ever find two Veterans, of two entirely different wars no less, who VA had somehow shortchanged out of years and years of compensation. Granted, towards the end they were munificent beyond belief in actually … Continue reading →

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