Category Archives: Independent Medical Opinions

SMC N– NEVER HEARD OF IT. GIVE HIM AN S

Posted on September 5, 2022 by asknod

You won’t see me write very much about SMC N because it’s the “hump” rating. To get there you need to have- at a bare minimum, loss of use of the lower extremities with one extremity useless above the knee … Continue reading →

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BVA–AAAAAAAAll Aboard

Posted on March 24, 2022 by asknod

A funny thing happened on the way to the Forum barn to feed the horses last October. A former SEAL called me up and asked for representation. Seems he was qualifying for BUDS back in 1974 after his RVN tour … Continue reading →

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§3.156(c)-THE ENIGMA OF HOW TO GET IT

Posted on June 25, 2021 by asknod

Greetings, fellow Veterans and Veteranettes alike. Since I’m still undergoing training on the proper use of pronouns, I’ll err on the side of political correctness and use “you”-e.g. Thank you for your service to America. I think that’s still permitted … Continue reading →

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DOUBLE HEADER WEEKEND

Posted on June 13, 2021 by asknod

Before I begin, let me relay a funny happening. Once upon a time back prior to Thanksgiving in 2016, I wrote a humorous article about cheating on c&p exams. I caught a lot of flak for it because some with … Continue reading →

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BVA–ROCK BOTTOM AT THE CHOSIN RESERVOIR

Posted on May 23, 2021 by asknod

Good Sunday to you all. I have been AWOL for a few weeks due to losing a Vet client and being under the gun to write some bodacious legal briefs. Now, mind you, our highly gifted Attorneys at NOVA counsel … Continue reading →

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VBA CLAIMS WARNING–VA FORM 21-4142 & 4142A

Posted on December 12, 2020 by asknod

First, accolades to Beth Spangenberger, PA-C of Valor4Vet for her 12/10 excellent clinical/informational presentation on how VA c&p exams work and VA Examiner bias. We need all the ‘inside’ information we can get to obtain justice for Veterans. Beth was the … Continue reading →

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FORT FUMBLE ARKANSAS–DRIVIN’ THAT TRAIN…HIGH ON NO BRAINS

Posted on April 10, 2020 by asknod

Lord almighty. I have seen some screwed up stuff in my day but I cannot for the life of me figure out what they put in the water cooler at the No.Little Rock Veterans Service Center. By now, it’s like … Continue reading →

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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 →

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§3.103-PRE AND POST AMA RE HEARINGS

Posted on January 16, 2020 by asknod

In the prior post Home Alone–The AMA, a fellow NOVA member and VA Agent (Jim Radogna)  queried me on the status of the availability of hearings at the AOJ level and how they are conducted now in the post- AMA … Continue reading →

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12/07/2019–YOU DON’T HAVE TO LIVE LIKE A REFUGEE

Posted on December 7, 2019 by asknod

Great song. Great band. Great sentiment and it captures what I want to talk about today. 12/07/1941 was 78 years ago but the enormity of the event still resonates today. I utilize it every year, too. My wedding anniversary is … Continue reading →

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