Category Archives: Electronic Filing of Evidence

BEGINNERS’ LAW

Posted on March 13, 2021 by asknod

I keep getting really basic questions about law now from Vets who are filing Extraordinary Writs up at the Court or “CAV-ICK” (CAVC) as Chairman of the Board of Appeals pronounced it yesterday at the Spring NOVA conference. I liked … Continue reading →

Posted in Appeals Modernization Act, Electronic Filing of Evidence, Extraordinary Writs of Mandamus, Fed. Cir. & Supreme Ct., Introduction-Read these first, Lawyering Up, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, VA Secretaries, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

VBA350 FT. FUMBLE ARKANSAS–BAD MOON ON THE RISE

Posted on March 15, 2020 by asknod

Ever believe in Santa Claus and the Tooth Faery? Shoot. Of course you did. Towards the end, you really struggled to believe even though everything pointed to a litany of lies. How come Santa’s signature looked just like Mommy’s? How … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, Appeals Modernization Act, Electronic Filing of Evidence, Independent Medical Opinions, Interferon claims, Jetgun Claims evidence, KP Veterans, Legacy Claims, medical injections, SOCs and SSOCs, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, VA AMA appeals knowledge, VA Motions for Reconsideration, VBMS, VBMS Tricks, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

VA–THE NEW VBMS USER’S PRIMER

Posted on January 27, 2020 by asknod

Back in 2012 or 13, under USB Allison Hickey, we were shock ‘n awed by the foray into what would become VBMS. The crude transition from paper to electrons was like watching trees grow. If too many users logged in … Continue reading →

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VAROs–LOOKING FOR ‘LOSE’ IN ALL THE WRONG PLACES

Posted on August 16, 2019 by asknod

Boy howdy do I love litigating. I read recently that VA litigators experience a lot of angst, depression and despondency. I guess I get some of that when your Vet is dying and you’re just hoping to get it done … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, AO, Duty to Assist, Earlier Effective dates, Electronic Filing of Evidence, Humor, SOCs and SSOCs, TBI, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, VA RAMP, VBMS Tricks, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

ASKNOD NEW BOOK

Posted on December 5, 2015 by asknod

I’ve received a few calls asking what I’m up to because many of you are not seeing the usual number of posts here. Relax. I’m writing my new book and completing what was unwritten after my last BVA hearing in … Continue reading →

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THE NEW VA.GOV–ONE-STOP SHOPPING FOR EVERYTHING

Posted on May 11, 2015 by asknod

Long awaited and long overdue. One website for everything coming May 20th. Unless I miss my guess, the people you’ll be talking to will sound like they’re from India. “Ah, Mr. Gordon. It is good that you have contacted to us. … Continue reading →

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VA FILINGS–MURPHY’S NEW LAW

Posted on March 31, 2015 by asknod

We are starting to see a new metric develop with staggering implications. For over thirty years, around the time of the VJRA of 1988, there has been a gradual increase in claims adjudication times that cannot be excused due to … Continue reading →

Posted in CAVC Knowledge, Electronic Filing of Evidence, Food for thought, KP Veterans, Lawyering Up, Nexus Information, Tips and Tricks, VA BACKLOG, vA news, vARO Decisions, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

2017 VA UPDATES ON GETTING YOUR C-FILE

Posted on January 12, 2015 by asknod

The Veterans Benefits Administration, or VBA, is now in full swing on digitizing records. Everything is now directed to Cheeseville, Wisconsin 53547. I don’t have to tell you that filing it electronically  on eBenefits is as advisable as throwing a bottle … Continue reading →

Posted in Electronic Filing of Evidence, Informal Claims, Presumption of Regularity, Proof of Mailing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 15 Comments