Category Archives: Tips and Tricks

HADIT.COM RADIO SHOW THIS THURSDAY

Posted on May 12, 2017 by asknod

I have been invited back because every time Jerrel asks me about how things went in San Antonio at the NOVA conferences, why, we get a caller and the subject gets put on hold. To repair that, we’re going to … Continue reading →

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VBA–WORLD-CLASS SERVICE?

Posted on May 9, 2017 by asknod

Yesterday morning, I dressed up in my “I’m mad as hell and I’m not going to take it anymore” suit. I dialed up the director’s office at the Phoenix Regional Office and was preparing to launch a diatribe on why there … Continue reading →

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CAVC- CULBRETH V SHULKIN–THE 45-DAY SOLUTION

Posted on May 7, 2017 by asknod

When things have dragged on for more than three years and the Regional Office really can’t remember who you are (nor could they care less), it sometimes helps to throw a Ulysses  Grant coupon at it and watch the 027 OGC … Continue reading →

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My Kindle’s

Posted on March 11, 2017 by Laura

I don’t know what is wrong with my gut but something is and I’m expecting to have a lot of bed time based on recent doctors’ comments.  So I might as well read something useful and Alex’s book makes a … Continue reading →

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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 →

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VA ILP– WE HAVE ANOTHER WINNER

Posted on February 26, 2017 by asknod

Member Randy (always in good standing) has finally cut the ILP Gordian knot with the Denver VR&E krewe. After years of spewing misinformation and Catch 22 jargon at him, they finally realized he’s read Chapter 21 of 38 CFR and … Continue reading →

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BVA–“CLEAN” JETGUN DECISIONS

Posted on February 23, 2017 by asknod

  From the Hallowed Entry Point into Heaven at the VA’s St. Petersburg Gate…   Much has been recently discussed about how many jetgun Hepatitis C claims have been won at the BVA where we can see a win-be it on … Continue reading →

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HADIT.COM RADIO SHOW–DRO HEARINGS

Posted on February 15, 2017 by asknod

Tomorrow afternoon here on the Left Coast at 1600 Local or 1900 Hrs for you on the Easterly portion of the U.S., Jerrel Cook and the Hadit family will once again be allowing me to discourse on the pros and … Continue reading →

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LZ CORK-MAMA’S GONNA MAKE A LITTLE SHORT’NIN’ BREAD

Posted on February 12, 2017 by asknod

  Put on the skillet, slip on the lid, Mama’s gonna make a little short’nin’ bread. That ain’t all she’s gonna do, Mama’s gonna make a little coffee, too. What an auspicious day for a Decision Review Officer (DRO) Hearing. … Continue reading →

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CAVC– RIVERA-OYOLA V McDONALD–3 CARD MONTE

Posted on January 20, 2017 by asknod

It’s always fun to have old, seasoned former CAVC Judges come back to help out with the backlog. Considering President Trump is going to be tasked with filling three slots currently vacant at the Court, we hope he gives the … Continue reading →

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