Category Archives: CUE

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 →

Posted in 1154(b) combat presumptions, C-Files and RBAs, Congressional Influence, CUE, Inferred claims, Informal Claims, KP Veterans, VA Agents, VA Medical Mysteries Explained | Tagged ASKNOD BOOK, asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, Disabled Veteran, DIY vA Claims, HCVETS, Help with vA Claims, Helping Veterans, Service Connection, VA claims, VA Clear and Unmistakable Error, VA Medical Care, Veterans Benefits, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 2 Comments

BVA–PORPHYRIA EQUALS 100% SCHEDULAR

Posted on September 13, 2015 by asknod

In an important ruling which can be used by other Vets, Veterans Law Judge Vito Clemente made a finding of fact that Porphyria Cutanea Tarda (PCT) can be rated at 100%. The argument is universal and can readily be fashioned to … Continue reading →

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CAVC–LOUDERBACK vs McDONALD-BACK TO THE BERMUDA TRIANGLE

Posted on July 19, 2015 by asknod

Imagine. Another reversal from Brother Greenberg up at the Big House at 625 Native Americana Ave, NW. This one, while a single judge memorandum, is still valuable and very notable for several reasons we will see. Most importantly, it points … Continue reading →

Posted in BvA Decisions, CAVC ruling, CUE, Important CAVC/COVA Ruling, KP Veterans, Nexus Information | Tagged ASKNOD BOOK, asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, Disabled Veteran, DIY vA Claims, Gulf War Claims Help, Gulf War PTSD Claims, Gulf War Vets, Gulf War Vets Help, HCV Health Tips, HCV Veterans, Help with vA Claims, Helping Veterans, Korean War Vets Help, Service Connection, VA claims, Veterans Benefits, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 1 Comment

CAVC–SCHWARTZ v McDONALD–HORS DE COMBAT REQUIRED?

Posted on June 25, 2015 by asknod

Veteran spouse Shirley L. Schwartz has the fire in her belly. Husband David fought the VA delay/deny until you die machine from 2003 to 2012- to the death. Mrs. Schwartz took his place and trusted VA to do the right … Continue reading →

Posted in CAVC Knowledge, CAVC/COVA Decision, CUE, Earlier Effective dates, TDIU | Tagged ASKNOD BOOK, asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, CAvC/COvA Decisions, Disabled Veteran, DIY vA Claims, Gulf War Vets Help, HCV Veterans, HCVETS, Helping Veterans, Korean War Vets Help, Service Connection, VA claims, Veterans Benefits, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 3 Comments

CAVC–DENNIS V. SHINSEKI–DENNIS THE MENACE GOES AWOL

Posted on February 26, 2015 by asknod

Here’s one for the HCV ammo pouch that Veterans would be wise to read. It certainly has other useful ramifications for a legal defense but the thrust is unique and needs to be iterated forcefully. Drug use is often used … Continue reading →

Posted in CAvC HCV Ruling, CAVC Knowledge, CUE | Tagged ASKNOD BOOK, asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, CAvC/COvA Decisions, Gulf War PTSD, HCV, HCV Decisions, HCV Health Tips, HCV Veterans, HCVETS, Help with vA Claims, Help with vA HCV Claims., Helping Veterans, Service Connection, VA claims, Veterans Benefits, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 4 Comments

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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VASEC–WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU CALL BOB?

Posted on October 3, 2014 by asknod

Hold on to your hats, ladies and gentlemen. First I wish to express an abject apology to Robert. A. McDonald, our newest and potentially most intriguing of all VA Secretaries to date. I was cynical after over twenty years of … Continue reading →

Posted in 38 CFR § 3.156(b), ASKNOD BOOK, BvA Decisions, BvA HCV decisions, C&P exams, CAvC HCV Ruling, CUE, DRO and BVA Hearings, Earlier Effective dates, Nexus Information, Porphyria Cutanea Tarda, Tips and Tricks, VA BACKLOG, vARO Decisions, Vietnam Disease Issues | Tagged asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, CAvC/COvA Decisions, Disabled Veteran, DIY vA Claims, Gulf War Claims Help, Gulf War Vets Help, HCV, HCV Decisions, HCV Veterans, HCVETS, Help with vA Claims, Help with vA HCV Claims., Helping Veterans, Korean War Vets Help, Service Connection, VA claims, VA HCV Claims Help, VA NEXUS LETTERS, Veterans Benefits, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 10 Comments

CAVC–MOYE V. SHINSEKI-THE PRESUMPTION ACCORDING TO ST. BAGBY

Posted on June 26, 2014 by asknod

My eye, as most know, is drawn to Court reversals as they offer the most cutting -edge jurisprudence and the best read for the money. Leroy Macklem is a recent, classic example of this and Mr. Moye’s win will be … Continue reading →

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CUE–THE QUINTESSENTIAL ELEMENTS

Posted on May 2, 2014 by asknod

Clear and Unmistakable Error, or CUE, is one of the most misunderstood, misconstrued, miscombobulated legal concepts for Veterans to absorb. The idea of reaching back into the past to right a wrong is a wonderful thing we enjoy. As long … Continue reading →

Posted in CUE, Nexus Information, Porphyria Cutanea Tarda | Tagged ASKNOD BOOK, asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, DIY vA Claims, Gulf War Claims Help, Help with vA Claims, Helping Veterans, VA claims, VA CUE Claims, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 53 Comments

CAVC–MEKUS V. SHINSEKI–IDLE HANDS ARE THE DEVIL’S WORKSHOP

Posted on February 13, 2014 by asknod

Given that there’s a backlog that would reach from Seattle to Honolulu if all the Vets lined up, you would wonder how on earth anyone would have to time to pick and dig and come up with this idiotic CUE. … Continue reading →