Category Archives: Humor

(I’VE HAD) THE TIME OF MY LIFE

Posted on April 19, 2025 by asknod

Some folks say I don’t talk much about my adventures in Southeast Asia. Other say I’m waaaay too verbose on the subject. Seems it hinges on how many adult beverages I’ve had. A fifty-year NDA in 1972 would hush your … Continue reading →

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BVA–§3.156(C) JUSTICE OVERDUE

Posted on January 12, 2025 by asknod

I’ve written a few articles over the years about Chris the Door Gunner, my now good friend in addition to my client. We’ve almost “gotterdone” after seven years. But not quite. VA screwed him for so long and so hard … Continue reading →

Posted in 3.156(c), §3.156(c) claims, DIC, How to Qualify for VA SMC, Humor, Independent Medical Opinions, SMC, VA Agents, VA special monthly compensation, VA TBI, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

AN AUTOROTATION THANKSGIVING

Posted on November 29, 2024 by asknod

In between our busy times in Southeast Asia revoking dinks’ subscriptions to Life, occasional macabre humor and happy hour camaraderie surfaced. Being up country brought out some interesting stories you rarely got to hear about from some of its colorful … Continue reading →

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LABOR DAY 2024– LIKE THE LAST TRIP TO TULSA

Posted on September 1, 2024 by asknod

There were two men eating penniesAnd three young girls who criedThe west coast is fallingI see rocks in the sky Labor day is, I suppose, a day to relax from… well… labor, right? My plum tree announced this AM it … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Labor Day, VA AMA appeals knowledge, VA BACKLOG, VAMC Scheduling Coverup, vARO Decisions, VBMS Tricks, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Exposed Vet Radio Show in 1 hr and 10 minutes.

Posted on July 11, 2024 by asknod

Exposed Vet Radio Show is scheduled for 1900 East and 1600 West. Pete Cianchetta and I will be discussing the ramifications of the demise of Chevron Deference and how it’s going to affect VA claims. Here’s the link. https://www.blogtalkradio.com/jbasser/12350987/connect/638af041513f7e3b96c012e33030a6af71869828 Or, … Continue reading →

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MAY 9, 2024–A COLD DAY IN HELL

Posted on May 9, 2024 by asknod

Thirteen years, one month and 19 days ago, I filed a request for an Independent Living Program (ILP) grant. That was March 20, 2011. A very close friend and fellow Vietnam Veteran had fought long and hard to win his … Continue reading →

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THE DISPARITY OF VA DEPENDENCY $

Posted on May 4, 2024 by asknod

Cupcake and I went out to dinner the other evening because our home is in such disarray.  We decided to revamp the kitchen after almost twenty years of abuse. New countertops and avante-gard  counter outlets were definitely in order. Granite … Continue reading →

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POST-CONFERENCE ATTORNEY JOKES

Posted on March 10, 2024 by asknod

I received these gems from-who else- Silver Starred Ed the LRRP (pronounced Lurp). He knew I was in DC at the legal conferences and delved deeply into attorney humor to find them. Keep in mind, they are actual (I swear) … Continue reading →

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CUE-ROBERTO’S LAST STAND–SYMPATHETICALLY READING YOUR PLEA

Posted on February 18, 2024 by asknod

Regardless of anything you hear about Motions to Revise an old decision, also known as filing a CUE, remember one salient principle. While VA does not, and will not, entertain the benefit of the doubt (BOTD), they are required under … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, BvA and VARO CUE DECISIONS, BvA Decisions, CUE, Humor, Informal Claims, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, VA suspense dates, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

GETTING BACK TO BASICS IN THE NEW AMA SYSTEM

Posted on February 3, 2024 by asknod

Punxsutawney Phil must have seen something I’m missing if he didn’t see his shadow. We’re expecting another one of these things called an “atmospheric river” this coming week. Who’s their writer for all this Snowmaggedon-type tripe? I actually liked the … Continue reading →

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