Category Archives: Tips and Tricks

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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REINVENTING THE LEGACY APPEALS PROCESS–THE ROSETTA $TONE

Posted on November 24, 2020 by asknod

Happy Thanksgiving to all you morose, unhappy campers. I’ll let it go at that. This reminds me of Hunker in the Bunker in 1970 when Capt. Charles decided to drop a few B40s and some 60s on us at 0200 … Continue reading →

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MAKING YOUR IMO COUNT

Posted on November 8, 2020 by asknod

Lordy. After twenty five years, you would think everybody got the email/text on Caluza v. Brown (1995) including its numerous progeny. Once again, I greet yet another fellow traveler of the treadmill on the VA’s Wheel of Sorrow. Whether it … Continue reading →

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EXPOSED VET RADIO SHOW–10/15/2020

Posted on October 14, 2020 by asknod

Good afternoon Pilgrims. I hope this finds everyone armed and dangerous with their votes ready to be cast. I’m told this year the admonition is to Vote Early…and Often. And here I thought you only got one vote. Naw. Just … Continue reading →

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BVA HEARINGS INFO-TRAVEL BOARD AND VIDEO

Posted on October 8, 2020 by asknod

I received a NOVA update on how the Appeals backlog at the Board is faring. I’d give it (progress) a so-so on a scale of 1-10. Corovirus 20 aside, it seems the pesky backlog of Legacy Appeals continues to fester. … Continue reading →

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THE ZEROES FOR HEROES CLUB

Posted on October 4, 2020 by asknod

Shut the front door. I thought I’d seen everything up to now. I’ve repped a 94 year old Marine and got him 100% for Bent Brain. I’ve done R2s and §1151s but this one is a daisy. Johnny Vet’s wife … Continue reading →

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Start Civilian Life as a Home-Based Entrepreneur

Posted on September 17, 2020 by brewerkelli

You’ve served your country well, and now you’re ready to begin a new venture. If you haven’t already contemplated it among your options, it might be the perfect time to start a business of your very own. Working from home … Continue reading →

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FORT FUMBLE SEATTLE–I HOPE YOU HAD THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE

Posted on September 12, 2020 by asknod

Today marks the first time I’ve woken up to a yellowish, smoky overcast with no sun since Vietnam. It finally made an anemic showing this PM. The only thing missing was the oily petroleum-like aroma of burnt nape, CS and … Continue reading →

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Here’s the Advice You Need on Returning to College as a Veteran

Posted on September 9, 2020 by brewerkelli

Going back to school at any point in life can be a challenge. But making the jump when you’re a veteran returning to civilian life can involve additional obstacles. Here’s the information you need to know before heading back to … Continue reading →

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FORT PEA GRAVEL–SQUARE BOB CUE PANTS

Posted on August 31, 2020 by asknod

While this isn’t my largest number of Clear and Unmistakable Error (CUE) busts on one decision in my career, it’s certainly a butt load of errors to make-not once but thrice. This was clearly a “Mission from God” assignment. Chase … Continue reading →

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