Category Archives: Remanded claims

WHY THE AMA IS NOT WORKABLE (AND NEVER WILL BE)

Posted on September 10, 2023 by asknod

Sassy little header above, isn’t it? Well, Veterans, let’s “unpack ” this as they like to say in the hallowed halls down at the corner of Delay and Deny Ave. NW. I proffer a test case to demonstrate the unworkable … Continue reading →

Posted in AO, Complaints Department, Duty to Assist, IMOs/IMEs, Remanded claims, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, VBMS Tricks, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

THE HLR PUNJI PIT–SUCKING IN THE DRO POINT (WO)MAN

Posted on March 30, 2022 by asknod

After a few pointless HLR informal conference rodeos with vapid DROs, I watched in wonderment as the three-page denials promptly populated in VBMS in as few as 28 minutes from my hanging up. This notwithstanding a carefully constructed follow-the-breadcrumbs legal … Continue reading →

Posted in Aid and Attendance, Humor, Inferred claims, KP Veterans, Remanded claims, SMC, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, VA Attorneys, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

VA kidney doc refers to shocking chronic kidney disease (CKD) VISN 2 study (New York region)

Posted on July 5, 2018 by Laura

  Sometimes VA emails contain information and news about their research that is valuable for us to read.  For example, 34.3-47.3% of veterans in VISN 2 network have chronic kidney disease (CKD).  The ROs are located in Buffalo and New York City … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, BvA Decisions, Camp Lejeune poisoning, CUE, Food for thought, Future Veterans, General Messages, Guest authors, Lawyering Up, Medical News, non-va care, Remanded claims, research, Uncategorized, VA Health Care, vA news, VA statistics, VSOs | Tagged , , | 11 Comments

EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT WAIVER OF REVIEW IN THE FIRST INSTANCE

Posted on December 8, 2017 by asknod

Boy howdy do I ever wish I’d found out about these little “judicial anchors” when I first set sail on my VA claims adventures in 1989. Actually, it’s sad to find them so rarely used by those in the legal … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, Jetgun BvA Decisions, KP Veterans, Remanded claims, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, VA Attorneys, vARO Decisions, VBMS Tricks, Veterans Law, Waiver of Review in the First Instance | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

CAVC–PERCY V SHINSEKI (2009) — WHO OWNS IT?

Posted on March 8, 2017 by asknod

I have an unusual case of a gentleman who filed to stop a reduction in his rating. At the same time, he had a newly denied claim at the Seattle RO. The gentleman filed his NOD and the presumption of … Continue reading →

Posted in CAVC Knowledge, CAVC ruling, Important CAVC/COVA Ruling, KP Veterans, Nexus Information, Remanded claims, Tips and Tricks | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Important new CAVC ruling on emergency reimbursements 38 U.S.C. § 1725

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Laura

My old Marine recently received emergency treatment (LINK) at a non-VA hospital.  He is enrolled in Medicare and VA health care. We want to know who is legally obligated to pay what portion of the bills when they start rolling in … Continue reading →

Posted in BvA Decisions, CAVC Knowledge, CAVC ruling, CAVC/COVA Decision, Complaints Department, Food for thought, Guest authors, Important CAVC/COVA Ruling, Lawyering Up, non-va care, Remanded claims, Uncategorized, vA news | Tagged , , | 3 Comments

BVA–SQUIDLEYONE JOINS THE P&T CLUB

Posted on November 2, 2015 by asknod

I’m sorry for being the slow boat on the website. Thank you Kiedove for helping to fill out the page in the interim. I apologize but I’m busy writing the new book. Great news came in from South Dakota last … Continue reading →

Posted in BvA HCV decisions, HCV Health, HCV Risks (documented), Inspirational Veterans, Lawyering Up, Medical News, Nexus Information, Remanded claims, Tips and Tricks, VA Medical Mysteries Explained, vARO Decisions | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

CAVC–HUNT VS McDONALD–RED CLAY BETWEEN MY TOES

Posted on July 17, 2015 by asknod

I shudder to think how many of us who served in Vietnam have hit the wall when they tell you your Agent Orange claim cannot stand because you simply were not there. This is a default setting-one assumed before any … Continue reading →

Posted in AO, CAVC/COVA Decision, Lay testimony, Medical News, Nexus Information, Remanded claims, Tips and Tricks, Veterans Law, Vietnam Disease Issues, Vietnam War history | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

CAVC–PHIL AND VICKI’S WIN UP AT THE BIG HOUSE

Posted on March 14, 2015 by asknod

February and March have been fortuitous months for wins, apparently. I haven’t been on a roll of this magnitude in years. We began with Leigh’s win and Kelly’s was right on it’s heels. My Writ compounded it with interest and … Continue reading →

Posted in CAVC ruling, Earlier Effective dates, Medical News, Remanded claims, Tips and Tricks, VA Medical Mysteries Explained | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

BVA–REMAND TO”READ THE C-FILE”

Posted on November 9, 2014 by asknod

This is a proof-positive illustration why you and I, and indeed, everyone who enters this convoluted system is condemned to purgatory for years until someone tasked with making the decision actually cracks the books and reads the c-file. It borders … Continue reading →

Posted in BvA HCV decisions, HCV Risks (documented), Remanded claims, VA Medical Mysteries Explained | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments