Category Archives: Tips and Tricks

BVA- HCV WIN–DR. BENNET CECIL STRIKES AGAIN

Posted on January 13, 2019 by asknod

I’ve talked with and used Dr. Cecil for many years now. He has been of immeasurable help in getting my Veterans service connected for Hep. C. Here, again, he proves his worth and comes through-not once, but twice- in ensuring … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, DRO and BVA Hearings, HCV Risks (documented), IMOs/IMEs, Jetgun BvA Decisions, Jetgun Claims evidence, KP Veterans, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

MILESTONES–WAYNE ‘DAN’ MOSER–SWIFTBOATER

Posted on January 11, 2019 by asknod

I got the call the other day that we lost another Vietnam Vet to Agent Orange. Fortunately (I guess), Dan was Brownwater Navy on the rivers and the estuaries leading down into the South China Sea. He was given Nehmer … Continue reading →

Posted in Agent Orange, Aid and Attendance, All about Veterans, Blue Water Navy, KP Veterans, Lawyering Up, PTSD, SC For Cause of Death, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, VBMS Tricks, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

SCOTUS-KISOR V. WILKIE–CHEVRON UNDER THE MICROSCOPE…FINALLY

Posted on December 13, 2018 by asknod

In the Rainmaker business we often are forced to swallow the VA Secretary’s interpretation of what he is trying desperately to translate into regulation from what Congress enacted. In Veterans Blogs and many legal decisions, you will often hear several … Continue reading →

Posted in 3.156(c), All about Veterans, Earlier Effective dates, Tips and Tricks, VA Attorneys, Vietnam War history | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

DVA–FERGOOGLE–FOR FERGETFUL RVSRS

Posted on December 8, 2018 by asknod

I don’t automatically hurl deprecations  about-especially now that I have come in contact with numerous VA employees who really wish to do their jobs right. I do find it interesting that 38 USC and 38 CFR escapes most of them. … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, KP Veterans, research, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, VA Attorneys, VA Conspiracies, VA Medical Mysteries Explained, vARO Decisions, VARO Misfeasance, VBMS Tricks, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

VETERANCLAIM’S BLOG–ONE MORE TOOL IN YOUR VA POUCH

Posted on November 30, 2018 by asknod

I feel remiss in forgetting to share this earlier-like about five or six years ago earlier. Some who have mastered the art of Google Search must have inevitably run across this gentleman’s blog. He and I converse on the great … Continue reading →

Posted in Independent Living Program, Independent Medical Opinions, Inspirational Veterans, KP Veterans, Lawyering Up, Presumption of Regularity, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, VA Attorneys | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

DNA AND CHASING THE CUE RAINBOW

Posted on October 20, 2018 by asknod

I had my DNA tested by Twentyfourgalore.com ® to see whazzup. Nope. No Down syndrome. I realize some of you have had your doubts over the decades. I also figured I might like to know if I had a smattering of … Continue reading →

Posted in CUE, Inferred claims, KP Veterans, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, VA Motions for Reconsideration | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT A BVA REFERRAL

Posted on October 6, 2018 by asknod

I get emails by the dozens every month asking me about this. Some Veterans get their decisions back from the BVA directly and the VSOs never even see it. Maybe that’s just as well. If you won anything, they’d be … Continue reading →

Posted in BvA Decisions, BVA Referrals, DM II, Equitable tolling, Humor, KP Veterans, M-21 info, Presumption of Regularity, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, VA suspense dates, Waiver of Review in the First Instance | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

HADIT.COM RADIO SHOW

Posted on September 25, 2018 by asknod

As advertised, Jerrell and John are putting on another shindig this Thursday, the 27th of Falltember. We’ll discuss some interesting VA topics as we always do. I’ll give you folks an update on the LZ Cork saga that has now … Continue reading →

Posted in 3.156(c), All about Veterans, Earlier Effective dates, Food for thought, Humor, KP Veterans, Nexus Information, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

CAVC #18-938–ON BLUE BAYOU

Posted on September 15, 2018 by asknod

Some would be angry or disconsolate over a loss at the CAVC. I’m not. I screwed up and I thank Judge Bartley for her fastidious attention to ferreting out the kernels of truth and the error(s) of my Extraordinary Writ. … Continue reading →

Posted in Agent Orange, All about Veterans, BvA Decisions, DRO and BVA Hearings, Independent Living Program, Inspirational Veterans, KP Veterans, LZ Cork, SMC, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, Veterans Law, VR&E | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

HADIT.COM RADIO SHOW THURSDAY 8/30/2018

Posted on August 29, 2018 by asknod

We’re going to have a radio show with John and Jerrell tomorrow @ 1630 Hrs on the Left Coast which is almost always 1900 Hrs back on the East Coast. I would have done it last week but I had … Continue reading →

Posted in 3.156(c), KP Veterans, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, VA Medical Mysteries Explained, vA news, VBMS Tricks, Veterans Law, VR&E | 2 Comments