Category Archives: CAVC Knowledge

HADIT.COM RADIO SHOW–HOW THE NEW AMA DISENFRANCHISES YOU

Posted on June 6, 2019 by asknod

Yes, folks. The above headline is true. Remember the old “well-grounded claim” we were required to submit before the 2001 passage of the VCAA? No evidence was equal to no dice prior to that passage. What happened if your records … Continue reading →

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CAFC-HUDICK V. WILKIE–THEY ARE ONE PERSON

Posted on February 8, 2019 by asknod

 I took my first AO-in-Thailand case last month. Welcome aboard the U.S.S. Asknod, Ray. I guess we all gravitate back mentally to the place we served when we were over there. Even though I was in many places, both west … Continue reading →

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CAVC–COOK v WILKIE-ADDITIONAL BVA HEARINGS

Posted on November 18, 2018 by asknod

That which is not forbidden by law is permitted. Somebody at the Office of General Counsel is going to have to go back to the Drawing board and put out a new blurb in the Fed. Register to prevent this … Continue reading →

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HADIT.COM RADIO SHOW FOR 11/15/2018

Posted on November 13, 2018 by asknod

I just received a request for my appearance on the Hadit.com podcast two days hence. We’ll be discussing an SMC client of mine with an interesting fact scenario. We’ll also be discussing an interesting precedential decision from the CAVC promulgated … Continue reading →

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ROBERT WILKIE-QUO VADIS?

Posted on July 29, 2018 by asknod

Well now, campers. We have a new VASEC but is it a Hallelujah moment or one more akin to a continuing series of disappointments? History provides us an endless parade of incompetent, well-meaning Secretaries that demonstrated a pronounced proclivity to … Continue reading →

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LZ CORK–UNDERSTANDING §3.156(c)

Posted on June 2, 2018 by asknod

I just received a grant of some claims and a 96-page SOC that dang near has everything from 38 CFR Part 3 in it verbatim. The postman delivered it on a 40-foot flatbed with a forklift. Naw, just kidding. It … Continue reading →

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CAVC–DeLISIO V SHINSEKI-THE DeLOREAN PARADOX

Posted on April 15, 2018 by asknod

I always roam around and look at classic cases like Larry DeLisio’s. It does no good to simply cite to it if you can’t remember old Larry’s particular DeeeeLemma. And boy howdy did Larry have a dilemma. When you throw … Continue reading →

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CAVC–GRAHAM v SHULKIN- BELTS AND SUSPENDERS GENTLEMEN

Posted on February 20, 2018 by asknod

They say the third time is the charm. Golly doggie, I’d hope to think so. Judge Bartley kinda got a little hot around the collar on my last foray to try to pour concrete around the  Individualized Independent Living Program … Continue reading →

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CAVC–HARVEY v SHULKIN–LIPSTICK ON THE COLLAR

Posted on February 11, 2018 by asknod

Over the years of my involvement in VA law, I have occasionally (rarely, mind you) heard of Medical Doctor cum Juris Doctorate hired guns. No names here. You all know who you are. In the same vein, I have encountered … Continue reading →

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HADIT.COM RADIO SHOW–ALL ABOUT THE DC ROAD TRIP

Posted on February 7, 2018 by asknod

Jerrell called me the other day while I was on the way back from DC. He must have heard me fly over. He and Mr. Basser want to do another radio show. It sure doesn’t take much to get me … Continue reading →

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