Category Archives: Proof of Mailing

VA–WAIT A MINUTE MR. POSTMAN!

Posted on January 26, 2020 by asknod

When I sat down for my first VA poker game, I was using a trusted mailman- a VSO. Well, trusted insofar as I had a pretty good chance of it getting there. Likewise, being fairly naive about all this in … Continue reading →

Posted in Equitable tolling, Humor, Important CAVC/COVA Ruling, KP Veterans, Legacy Claims, Presumption of Regularity, Proof of Mailing, SOCs and SSOCs, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, VA Attorneys, VBMS | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

CAVC–ILP ZERO HOUR’S 9 AM

Posted on June 13, 2016 by asknod

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 →

Posted in Extraordinary Writs of Mandamus, Independent Living Program, KP Veterans, Proof of Mailing, Tips and Tricks | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 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

BVA–PRESUMPTION THAT AMLEG VSO RECEIVED IT?

Posted on November 3, 2014 by asknod

Once again, Johnny Vet finds himself on the wrong side of the fence. Having waited patiently for his SOC from which to file his Form 9, something has gone snafu. But wait. American Legion to the rescue, right? They also … Continue reading →

Posted in BvA HCV decisions, Earlier Effective dates, Proof of Mailing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

CHEESEVILLE AND NEWNAN NOW THE VA DOCUMENTS DUMP

Posted on October 23, 2014 by asknod

Nota bene. The old days of shipping it all in to your local VARO have passed on. The trick now is to send it to Janesville Wisconsin and Newnan, Georgia depending on your location. Here’s the VA handout. To make … Continue reading →

Posted in Presumption of Regularity, Proof of Mailing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

WANTED–DEAD OR ALIVE BY VAOIG

Posted on September 14, 2012 by asknod

$5,000 REWARD FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO THE ARREST AND CONVICTION OF THIS PERSON. vA OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL The above young lady is wanted for costing the vA potentially billions. Yep. She’s the one who spilled the  beans about the USPS’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Proof of Mailing, Tips and Tricks | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

PS FORM 3817 TO THE RESCUE

Posted on July 25, 2012 by asknod

After waiting patiently for nigh on eight months waiting for acknowledgement of my filing of CUE for the reduction of my 10% rating on PCT, I took IRIS in hand and sent in a query. Here’s what I got back: … Continue reading →

Posted in Proof of Mailing | Tagged , , , , , , , | 5 Comments