Category Archives: BvA Decisions

PLANNING AHEAD FOR CUE

Posted on March 30, 2021 by asknod

I often preach about CUE as the hardest thing to win. It can be challenging and dicey to eke out a win. Here’s a daisy. My Bluewater Vet got a rotten 19 year Fenderson look back. I knew he would. … Continue reading →

Posted in Agent Orange, All about Veterans, AO, Appeals Modernization Act, Blue Water Navy, BvA and VARO CUE DECISIONS, BvA Decisions, CUE, NOVA Attorneys, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, VBMS Tricks, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

BVA–NOTHING IS EVERYTHING

Posted on February 13, 2021 by asknod

27°. Boy howdy is it ever cold out today. The great big Snowmageddon going on across our fruitless plains finally arrived hereabouts yesterday. Pickles loves it. This wouldn’t be considered a real Snowstorm snowstorm unless you just moved here from … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, BvA Decisions, Earlier Effective dates, Equitable tolling, Humor, Legacy Claims, Nexus Information, Pickles, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, VA suspense dates, VBMS Tricks, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

VAROs–THE THIRD TIME’S THE CHARM?

Posted on January 19, 2021 by asknod

Welcome to the New Year. It’s apparent we have a new metric afoot in the Veterans Service Centers across our fruited plains. Right. VAROs are now called VSCs and have been for a while. The boss of the “service” center … Continue reading →

Posted in AO, Blue Water Navy, BvA Decisions, Corona pandemic, CUE, DM II, Earlier Effective dates, HCV Epidemiology, Humor, Informal Claims, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, VA suspense dates, VBMS Tricks | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

BVA HEARINGS INFO-TRAVEL BOARD AND VIDEO

Posted on October 8, 2020 by asknod

I received a NOVA update on how the Appeals backlog at the Board is faring. I’d give it (progress) a so-so on a scale of 1-10. Corovirus 20 aside, it seems the pesky backlog of Legacy Appeals continues to fester. … Continue reading →

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BVA–WINNERS AND LOSERS

Posted on September 21, 2020 by asknod

Here’s a real eyeopener. Got this from a reader. Interesting. Statistically, I would expect attorneys would have the highest rate of success. As presented, I presume a 13.03% denial reflects the obverse-a 86.97% rate of success in either winning or … Continue reading →

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BVA HEARINGS UPDATES–SMILE AND GRIN AT THE CHANGE ALL AROUND

Posted on August 23, 2020 by asknod

Right. The Who dialed it. So, as most of you know, I’m a “hearing” kind of litigator. Have Jetgun. Will travel. Wire asknod Seattle. The full panoply and all that. All kidding aside, I strongly believe in the hearing process. … Continue reading →

Posted in Appeals Modernization Act, BvA Decisions, BvA HCV decisions, Corona pandemic, Corona virus, KP Veterans | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

LZ GRAMBO– I’M IN A CORONACOMA

Posted on May 2, 2020 by asknod

Our illustrious Governor is pulling a Groundhog Day on us. I reckon he came out of his mansion and didn’t see his shadow. Yep. Six more weeks of isolation. I get that. This is the Northwest. That doesn’t begin to … Continue reading →

Posted in Aid and Attendance, All about Veterans, Appeals Modernization Act, BvA Decisions, Corona pandemic, Corona virus, FACE HUMOR, Inspirational Veterans, R1/R2, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, VA statistics, Veterans Law, Vietnam War history | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

BVA– POST GAME WRAP FOR 2019

Posted on February 9, 2020 by asknod

I enjoy reading these VA reports. It beats the pants off the VAOIG VAMC hospital inspections. Since they could never pass the high bar for emergency rooms, VA simply declared the ERs persona non grata. Now, if you show up … Continue reading →

Posted in BvA Decisions, BvA HCV decisions, BVA Purplebook, BVA Referrals, KP Veterans, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, VA AMA appeals knowledge, VA Motions for Reconsideration, VBMS, VBMS Tricks, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

VBA-FORT FUMBLE, Va.–DOWN FOR DOUBLE

Posted on January 11, 2020 by asknod

In my war, we were taught to have a three-to-one advantage in force and air superiority to ensure a win. What we were taught and how to employ it varied greatly when it came time to apply lessons learned. In … Continue reading →

Posted in Aid and Attendance, Appeals Modernization Act, BvA Decisions, CAVC Knowledge, CUE, DRO and BVA Hearings, Humor, KP Veterans, SMC, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, VA Medical Mysteries Explained, VBMS Tricks, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

“Service connection for melioidosis is granted”

Posted on October 4, 2019 by Kiedove

Burkholderia pseudomallei, (B. pseudomallei) is a bacteria found mainly in the tropics; it  sickens and kills humans and animals.  Anyone directly exposed to tropical soil and water can become infected if there is an opening in skin; ingestion (food/fluids); inhalation … Continue reading →

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