Category Archives: Tips and Tricks

BVA–PORPHYRIA EQUALS 100% SCHEDULAR

Posted on September 13, 2015 by asknod

In an important ruling which can be used by other Vets, Veterans Law Judge Vito Clemente made a finding of fact that Porphyria Cutanea Tarda (PCT) can be rated at 100%. The argument is universal and can readily be fashioned to … Continue reading →

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CAVC–WILSON v McDONALD-CHANGING WATER TO WINE

Posted on August 4, 2015 by asknod

As I pointed out several days ago, Mr. Billy E. Wilson’s travails at the BVA were nothing more than standard VA protocol. Distracting your “mark” by dragging in extraneous arguments and then not even addressing them is par for the … Continue reading →

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BVA–HOUSTON, TEXAS-STYLE NECKTIE PARTY

Posted on August 2, 2015 by asknod

FROM THE HOUSTON, TEXAS PRIZE REDEMPTION CENTER Rarely do we get to see such a piece of misogynistic justice rubbed in a Veteran’s face. Rarely, too, do we get to see him go on to the CAVC and get more … Continue reading →

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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 →

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THE ENIGMA OF VA TIME

Posted on July 15, 2015 by asknod

On average, on my email, I receive more mail asking me how long it will take versus any other subject besides “How high do you think they’ll rate me?” To both questions, I of course go out, slay the virgin hen in … Continue reading →

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VARO– MARK’S OPUS–WHAT’S BEHIND DOOR #3

Posted on June 11, 2015 by asknod

Many of you across the fruited asknod and Hadit plain continue to suffer the misconception, goaded on undoubtedly by VSO horror stories, that if you ask for another bowl of porridge from VA, they will not only give you a … Continue reading →

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Free veterans’ law clinics at top universities

Posted on June 7, 2015 by Laura

Alternatives to VSOs are cropping up. There’s Yale Veterans Legal Services Clinic in Connecticut. Now New Yorkers are stepping up. “When a veteran is assisted by an attorney when applying for benefits or upgrading their military discharge the impact can be … Continue reading →

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VA– PTSD METRICS IN NEW DSM V vs. DSM IV

Posted on June 3, 2015 by asknod

Lawbob Squarepants has given me a new PTSD bible to roam through showing the new, improved Rand McNally© DSM 5 roadmap to the mind. Personally, being stark raving mad as the USAF described me, I have no interest in wandering … Continue reading →

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CAVC–TO WRIT OR NOT TO WRIT

Posted on May 28, 2015 by asknod

I’m beginning to see a groundswell of disgruntled Veterans contacting me after my prolonged Extraordinary Writ series from January through March. All contain one thread-delay, denial, misconstrual. In a word, all that VA has always been famous for coming on … Continue reading →

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ILP Work notes

Posted on May 27, 2015 by asknod

This is a temporary post for those listening to the Hadit.com Independent Living Program broadcast this morning at 0700 Local Left Coast Time or 1000 hrs on Congressional Wasting Time (EDT). Here are links you may find helpful: https://asknod.wordpress.com/2012/11/25/ilp-nod-on-greenhouse/ The … Continue reading →