Category Archives: Complaints Department

EXPOSED VET RADIO SHOW THURSDAY 2/25/2021

Posted on February 24, 2021 by asknod

If you are otherwise unoccupied tomorrow evening 2/25/2021 at 1600 HRS on the Left Coast, tune in for some interesting discussions on the recent about face of the Veterans Administration on equitably deciding claims. This process, since shortly before the … Continue reading →

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2021-BOLDLY GOING NOWHERE

Posted on January 3, 2021 by asknod

Remember them old party games with adult beverages back in the 70s and 80s like the Telephone Game? It might have been called something else depending on where you lived geographically. It consisted of Partygoer #1, so designated and labeled, … Continue reading →

Posted in Aid and Attendance, All about Veterans, Appeals Modernization Act, Complaints Department, Corona pandemic, Corona virus, DM II, Humor, Nexus Information, R1/R2, VA Agents, vA news, VBMS | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 7 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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DISGRUNTLED GASLIGHTER/TROLL

Posted on August 26, 2020 by asknod

Just as the title suggests, every once in a while I get deep-diggers who must sow discord where there is none. Much like an indigestible meal, it causes discomfort that can only be alleviated by visiting it upon others. An … Continue reading →

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#VAISOVERPARTY

Posted on July 20, 2020 by asknod

Folks, I never thought I’d be writing this column. I no longer think of this simply as a blog project. By now, I feel I’ve earned the right to be considered a vocal, meaningful force for Veterans and an able … Continue reading →

Posted in AMC or ARC, Complaints Department, Corona pandemic, Corona virus, Food for thought, Inspirational Veterans, KP Veterans, Pickles, VA Agents, Vietnam War history | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Congressional Research Service (CRS): VSO revelations and questions

Posted on July 17, 2020 by Laura

As Alex has noted, only a few staffers in any particular VSO office are accredited representatives.  This has been a surprising revelation. The information is included in two recent CRS reports. Veterans Accredited Representatives:  Frequently Asked Questions June 25, 2020  … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, Complaints Department, Food for thought, Future Veterans, General Messages, Guest authors, Lawyering Up, research, Uncategorized, Veterans Law, VSOs | Tagged , , , , , | 8 Comments

THE MULTIFACETED ASPECTS OF CUE

Posted on June 14, 2020 by asknod

I get a bang out of all the questions I get regarding Clear and Unmistakable Error. While I have written numerous articles on the subject, I get a lot of duplicate questions as if I’d never answered them before. Even … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, Complaints Department, Corona virus, Food for thought, KP Veterans, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

MEMORIAL DAY 2020–WHAT HAPPENED?

Posted on May 23, 2020 by asknod

Memorial Day greetings to you all. I’d probably be excoriated for being politically inept if I said Happy Memorial Day. Rightfully so. This isn’t a holiday to hand out attaboys for being a Vet. It’s all about remembrance of loved … Continue reading →

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HADIT.COM RADIO SHOW WITH JERRELL AND JOHN

Posted on April 7, 2020 by asknod

Right. Once again I get the honor of the Golden Microphone from Jerrell and John. Mark your calendars and note the new telephone number. I’d like to discuss the new improved standard of rudeness from VA ratings adjudication personnel. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Appeals Modernization Act, Complaints Department, Humor, KP Veterans, Reductions in rating, Tips and Tricks, VBMS Tricks, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

FT. PEA GRAVEL, ARKANSAS–OZARK MOUNTAIN DAREDEVILS

Posted on April 2, 2020 by asknod

As all of you Coronaphobiacs know, April Fool’s is my Birthday. And that being the case, life would not be worth a hoot if I didn’t gig some poor soul somewhere in the world. Somebody must pay for this crime. … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, ASKNOD BOOK, Complaints Department, Corona pandemic, Food for the soul, HCV Epidemiology, KP Veterans, Lawyering Up, Legacy Claims, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, VA FTCA Claims, VA Medical Mysteries Explained, VA Secretaries, VARO Misfeasance, VBMS Tricks, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 10 Comments