Category Archives: Tips and Tricks

VET COMP. & PEN–CAVEAT EMPTOR

Posted on January 13, 2017 by asknod

Meet Miz Kathleen. New Sleuth on the prowl. I asked her if she would be so kind as to “sniff out” the bona fides of a certain outfit in Florida that purports to be run by former VA Personnel with … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest authors, IMOs/IMEs, Medical News, Nexus Information, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, VA Attorneys, VA Medical Mysteries Explained, Veterans Law | Tagged ASKNOD BOOK, asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, Disabled Veteran, DIY vA Claims, Gulf War Claims Help, Gulf War Vets Help, HCVETS, Helping Veterans, Korean War Vets Help, Service Connection, VA claims, VA NEXUS LETTERS Alert, Veterans Benefits, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 26 Comments

HADIT.COM RADIO SHOW THIS PM

Posted on January 5, 2017 by asknod

Once again, the call goes out to the faithful to assemble and hear the Gospel according to St. Jerrel and St. John. This afternoon (evening if you’re on the least coast) we’ll talk about the new myriad ways VA has … Continue reading →

Posted in Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, VA Medical Mysteries Explained, vA news, VBMS Tricks, Veterans Law | Tagged ASKNOD BOOK, asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, Disabled Veteran, DIY vA Claims, Gulf War Vets Help, HCVETS, Help with vA Claims, Helping Veterans, Korean War Vets Help, Service Connection, VA claims, Veterans Benefits, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 7 Comments

HCVETS.COM-WELL, WE’RE MOVIN’ ON UP.

Posted on December 22, 2016 by asknod

Veterans Law Judge Anthony C. Sciré acknowledges the HCVets.com site and the misuse of jetguns in this latest BVA decision. We have finally arrived, folks. Here is the definitive jetgun win and a tool to use in the construction of … Continue reading →

Posted in BvA HCV decisions, HCV Epidemiology, HCV Health, HCV Risks (documented), IMOs/IMEs, Jetgun BvA Decisions, Jetgun Claims evidence, KP Veterans, Tips and Tricks | Tagged asknod.org, Disabled Veteran, DIY vA Claims, Gulf War Claims Help, Gulf War Vets, Gulf War Vets Help, HCV, HCV Decisions, HCV Health Tips, HCV Veterans, HCVETS, Help with vA Claims, Helping Veterans, Service Connection, VA claims, VA HCV Claims Help, Veterans Benefits, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 10 Comments

VA’S SUBTLE DELAY AND DENY TACTICS-BOLDLY GOING NOWHERE

Posted on December 7, 2016 by asknod

Over the course of several clients’ claims, I have been forced to “take it up a notch”. One technique is to use homelessness as a tool to invigorate the VARO’s response time on claims. We all know it can be … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, Duty to Assist, HOMELESS VETERANS, KP Veterans, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, VBMS Tricks, Veterans Law | Tagged ASKNOD BOOK, asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, Disabled Veteran, DIY vA Claims, HCVETS, Help with vA Claims, Helping Veterans, LZ Cork Butch Long, Service Connection, VA claims, Veterans Benefits, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 13 Comments

HADIT.COM RADIO SHOW–THURSDAY AT 1900 L(EAST) COAST

Posted on November 15, 2016 by asknod

In pursuit of my annual three hours for Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits, I just did a webinar on DRO hearings sponsored by NOVA and Matt Hill of Hill and Ponton. It was a great presentation and I was suitably … Continue reading →

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BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE– PTSD AND TBI SIMILARITIES

Posted on November 10, 2016 by asknod

Found this great article in the NOVA monthly newsletter. The similarities between the two illnesses (PTSD and TBI)is so remarkable that VA admits they often cannot discern between the two. Ruh-oh, Rorge. Pyramiding is forbidden so make sure your nexus … Continue reading →

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VARO DENIAL–THE VERY FIRST STEP IN SOLVING THE PUZZLE

Posted on September 26, 2016 by asknod

I am constantly amazed at finding there are many, many Veterans unaware of the vast wealth of knowledge only a fingertip away from them on the Internet. I get links every day from many of you that lead me to yet … Continue reading →

Posted in KP Veterans, Nexus Information, SOCs and SSOCs, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, vARO Decisions, VARO Misfeasance, VBMS Tricks | Tagged ASKNOD BOOK, asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, Disabled Veteran, DIY vA Claims, Gulf War Vets Help, HCV Veterans, HCVETS, Help with vA Claims, Help with vA HCV Claims., Helping Veterans, Korean War Vets Help, Service Connection, VA claims, VA HCV Claims Help, Veterans Benefits, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 1 Comment

VA CLAIMS–THE WINDSHIELD VERSUS THE REAR VIEW MIRROR

Posted on September 14, 2016 by asknod

Many of you readers email me with a specific subset of circumstances and disabilities and ask for a Tarot card reading. One thing in common is a burning desire to impress upon me the enormity or the “unique” circumstances. Others … Continue reading →

Posted in KP Veterans, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, VA Attorneys | Tagged ASKNOD BOOK, asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, Disabled Veteran, Gulf War Claims Help, HCVETS, Korean War Vets Help, Service Connection, VA claims, VA Independent Living Program, Veterans Benefits, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 3 Comments

CAVC– #116-2098-POST GAME WRAP AND POST MORTEM

Posted on September 1, 2016 by asknod

After every CAVC encounter and especially Extraordinary Writs of Mandamus, I like to dissect them to ascertain what was gained, lost or ignored. Basically, those are the only talismans to wave after the dust settles. So, in retrospect, what did … Continue reading →

Posted in CAVC ruling, Extraordinary Writs of Mandamus, Independent Living Program, KP Veterans, Tips and Tricks | Tagged ASKNOD BOOK, asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, Disabled Veteran, DIY vA Claims, HCV Veterans, HCVETS, Help with vA Claims, Helping Veterans, Service Connection, VA claims, VA Extraordinary Writ of Mandamus, VA HCV Claims Help, VA Independent Living Program, Veterans Benefits, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 5 Comments

CAVC–#16-2098–POSTSCRIPT-ARE YOU OKAY WITH THAT, ST. MARGARET?

Posted on August 29, 2016 by asknod

Never being one to leave an errant sweater thread alone or a VA scab unpicked, I felt compelled to at least answer in my defence and protect my honor. Having hornswoggled sweet ol’ Saint Margaret into believing that maybe I … Continue reading →