Category Archives: DRO and BVA Hearings

HADIT.COM “POST IT” RADIO NOTES

Posted on March 23, 2016 by asknod

One hour and four minutes to launch. Here are a few notes to consider on DRO reviews: Bryant v. Shinseki  is here 38 CFR 3.103(c)(2) is here: (2) The purpose of a hearing is to permit the claimant to introduce into … 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 →

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VA–WHAT EXACTLY IS A SSOC?

Posted on September 29, 2014 by asknod

I keep seeing this popping up on my search parameters of what kind of queries lead people or Vets to my site. Obviously, there seems, even in this day and age, a large number among our community who are unfamiliar with this … Continue reading →

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DRO REVIEWS

Posted on August 5, 2012 by asknod

Member Denise writes me and says “What to do? Been denied on jetguns and didn’t know I needed a nexus! Fired my VFW rep who is no longer BFF. Found you by accident. I have the letter from my family … Continue reading →

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To DRO Or Not To DRO

Posted on May 13, 2012 by joeaveragevet

There are as many viewpoints on DROs as there are Veterans.   Many of us, according to the GAO, are not “fully informed” of our choices: http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d11812.pdf When a Veteran gets a RO decision and decides to appeal the decision, … Continue reading →

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BVA–Bare Conclusory Statements

Posted on May 12, 2012 by asknod

From the  Honorable Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman RO in Atlanta (ATRO) In what United States judicial forum is it permissible to make broad, sweeping conclusions with nary a supporting argument to buttress the statement? Correct, Padewans. None. Well, “not exactly” as … Continue reading →

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Santa Claus is Coming To Town

Posted on April 29, 2012 by asknod

At 1500 hrs yesterday what should my wondering eyes behold but the ILP Information Technology guru named Jim minus his 12 prancing reindeer. Saturday, ladies and gentlemen. Saturday. VA doesn’t work on Saturday. Of even more interest, VA does everything … Continue reading →

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VA CALLED TODAY

Posted on April 25, 2012 by asknod

My Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor called me this afternoon and informed me that my DRO decision was positive and I am to be awarded a computer with all peripherals including Dragonspeak. It will be a dockable model to permit portability when … Continue reading →

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DRO AND BOARD HEARINGS

Posted on March 29, 2012 by asknod

I have received a query from member Joel who asks several questions which are of interest to us all. Here is what I do know on the subject. I would ask any with additional knowledge on this subject to please … Continue reading →

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