Category Archives: Extraordinary Writs of Mandamus

ILP–WHEN IN ROME, ACT LIKE A ROMAN

Over the years, I have been appalled to discover VA is prone to either breaking the rules or feigning ignorance. Rarely, however, do they engage in post hoc blatant lying to defend their actions. What am I saying? Of course … Continue reading

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CAVC-#16-2098–EX WRIT–RESPONDENT’S RESPONSE

I do so love the new electronic world of footprints. The new Veterans Management of Benefits System (VMBS) is a wonderful tool to tell you what happened when and in near real time. One of the unexpected benefits of becoming … Continue reading

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ILP-CAVC #16-2098–HERE COME THE JESTERS 1,2,3

Almost right on the money, the Seattle VR&E Insurance Adjusters  are mounting up a posse to head off that Grahambo troublemaker. He’s got their ass in a terrible jam, fifty years later after Viet- Nam. Last week, once again, Mr. Holloway drew the … Continue reading

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CAVC # 16-2098–EX WRIT RECONNAISSANCE MISSION

The continuing inquiry of “How much is that Greenhouse in the Window?” is now reaching twenty days.  VR&E Seattle is silent as a church mouse. Last Friday, I received not one, but two calls from VA. A Ms. Kennedy in Seattle … Continue reading

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CAVC #16-2098– HOLY SISTERS OF THE ORDER OF INDIANA AVE. NW

If I was one of those millennials and knew how to do it, I’d tweet #Feeling Lucky into the electronic ether. The fourth try is the charm. Yes folks. I drew one of the Legendary Holy Sisters- Saint Megan Bartley … Continue reading

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CAVC #16-2098–WASN’T BORN TO FOLLOW

I will want to die beneath the white cascading waters She may beg, she may plead, she may argue with her logic And then she’ll know the things I learned That really have no value In the end she will … Continue reading

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CAVC–CARPENTER v. McDONALD–ACCESS TO VBMS FILES

With the advent of the Veterans Benefits Management System came the world of virtual access. Gone are the days of the paper c-file for the most part. Everything is now electronic with the benefit of word-searchable .PDFs. Who could ask … Continue reading

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CAVC–ILP ZERO HOUR’S 9 AM

Unswervingly true to my word, and not having heard a word from the Fort Fumble crew in Seattle, I solemnly proceeded to my local USPS and allowed Postmistress Dee Dee to anoint my offerings to Secretary ‘call me’ Bob, OGC (027) … Continue reading

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CAVC–GRAHAM v. McDONALD II-WHILE MY GUITAR GENTLY WEEPS

Hooooooo, doggies. It’s Extraordinary Writ time again in the Northwest. Many of my friends have chided me for giving the chuckleheads at 810 Varmint Lane NW even this long to act on the greenhouse. I sure can’t say I didn’t give … Continue reading

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CALL ME BOB– BUT DON’T CALL ME

I rest my case. Remember, I too reached out to “Bob” last fall. I never did get to talk to him but I got his email and opted for that route. He pawned me off on Seattle’s DRO Cheryll-Anne Mackey-Rivas (note … Continue reading

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