Category Archives: Tips and Tricks

BVA–A DAY LATE AND A DOLLAR SHORT

Posted on November 23, 2024 by asknod

Sometimes, no matter how hard you try to get it right and are under the gun, timewise, it doesn’t pan out. The soufflé falls flat, the car battery is dead when you’re late for your doctor’s appointment etc. You feel … Continue reading →

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BVA–OSA-25 OR 6 TO 4

Posted on October 18, 2024 by asknod

This is an outlier for me. I normally don’t dabble in OSA claims but Carey is a son of a dear friend, as is his brother Brandon, both of whom I represent. So, if you’re gonna play VA poker against … Continue reading →

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SPECIAL MONTHLY COMPENSATION–THE LATEST JEDI KNIGHTS

Posted on September 29, 2024 by asknod

I’ve been horribly remiss in getting this article out. I apologize profusely-both to you, the readership and the latest graduates of the SMC Academy. In fact, I was waaaaay remiss (five months) in creating and printing the diplomas. As many … Continue reading →

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LASKA V. DENIS THE MENACE– SWEET HOME ALABAMA

Posted on September 7, 2024 by asknod

Used to be back in the old days, every rating decision with the the VA logo on the top had the actual Fort Fumble identified. Thus you knew from whence it originated if you wished to hurl imprecations and discuss … Continue reading →

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REMANDS- WHY WE HAVE THEM.

Posted on August 24, 2024 by asknod

I get perennial questions from every Vet when they join the asknod Army. How long is this going to take? Do we have to appeal to the Board? To the Court? Actually, there are a lot more questions but those … Continue reading →

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VA’S TERA AND ILER REPORTS–A REBIRTH OF THE AO REGISTRY?

Posted on August 4, 2024 by asknod

Face it. VA is like any Government Agency. The penchant for turning everything into a fancy acronym has finally given birth to whole agency offices with acrotanks-think tanks of sub-IQ GS 10s entrusted with turning everything they can into some … Continue reading →

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THE SYNDICATE–A COMPOSITE ANALYSIS

Posted on July 18, 2024 by asknod

Without divulging any names, (boy howdy do your ears just perk up) I admit joining a new think tank. We loosely call it The Syndicate although it’s far more informal than a Wounded Wallet “All Hands on Deck!” alert. Relax. … Continue reading →

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EXPOSED VET RADIO SHOW– THURSDAY 6/13/2024

Posted on June 13, 2024 by asknod

I got hornswoggled into doing a PCAFC appeal to the Board for Ray. Then I inadvertently inherited one already at the BVA in Caseflow so I’m going to discuss the ins and outs of “How to” for all of you … Continue reading →

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CUE-ROBERTO’S LAST STAND–SYMPATHETICALLY READING YOUR PLEA

Posted on February 18, 2024 by asknod

Regardless of anything you hear about Motions to Revise an old decision, also known as filing a CUE, remember one salient principle. While VA does not, and will not, entertain the benefit of the doubt (BOTD), they are required under … Continue reading →

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EXPOSED VET RADIO SHOW–THURSDAY MARCH 14 @ 1900 HOURS (E)

Posted on January 23, 2024 by asknod

Fresh from the East Coast and having recuperated from the time change, I’ve been invited to discuss the legal conferences I attended March 7 through 9. Quite a bit to be said and I plan to do so. Join us … Continue reading →

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