Category Archives: Tips and Tricks

BVA–VA SIDES WITH VET’S NEXUS

Posted on January 1, 2013 by asknod

I have often tried to point out that it takes a number of years for hepatitis to manifest to a degree that the individual notices it. Men are notorious for going to the bitter end before keeling over and admitting something … Continue reading →

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BVA–34 CLAIMS TO NOWHERE

Posted on December 21, 2012 by asknod

Obviously this pro se rocket boy didn’t get the sticky note on filing for just a few claims and then expanding his horizons. Thirty four claims is a boatload of paper to appeal. Several things can be gleaned from this. … Continue reading →

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VA AS SANTA CLAUS

Posted on December 18, 2012 by asknod

Over the years I have had occasion to listen to Vets expound on the theory of all things VA. From VSOs to veteran Veterans, I often hear one common thread. “You’d better watch out. You’d better not pout. You’d better … Continue reading →

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CAVC KNOWLEDGE 6–THEORY OF RELATIVITY

Posted on December 7, 2012 by asknod

When you get to the CAVC and you are preparing your defense, the proper thing do is to express every theory of service connection-anything- no matter how far-fetched. It should only be theories advanced in your BVA appeal which behooves … Continue reading →

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BVA– WELL, ACTUALLY IT WAS THE PNEUMONIA

Posted on December 2, 2012 by asknod

I guess Johnny Alabama wasn’t expecting vA to actually go back and look at his hospitalization records. Surprise! Lookit here. It says that it wasn’t for HCV but actually pneumonia. Can anyone explain this disparity? Johnny finally came clean at the … Continue reading →

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vA–HOPE AS A STRATEGY

Posted on October 26, 2012 by asknod

Member Danielle writes of her Adventures in VSOland… Dear Nod, We had our third visit with my husbands new SO at the DAV on Tuesday and Im worried . He doesn’t seem to understand that my husband is not in … Continue reading →

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BVA–vA’S MOST EXCELLENT GRAYBAR HOTEL COMPUTER

Posted on October 12, 2012 by asknod

I have to say that some in the past doubted my word that vA was very inquisitive about your life post-service and often goes afield looking for you or a footprint in the sand to show your passing. The CAVC … Continue reading →

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Use VA Secure Messaging to your advantage

Posted on October 6, 2012 by Laura

My DH got authenticated at the RO for this VA service a few months ago. It’s great for checking blood lab results, refilling meds and sending messages to his VA primary doctor. Since a veteran’s sworn testimony is rejected so … Continue reading →

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BVA–C&P MUST BE SIGNED BY A MD

Posted on October 4, 2012 by asknod

FROM THE FAMOUS BUGTUSSLE, WEST VIRGINIA REGIONAL OFFICE We have seen much and heard even more about Vets who come to us with reports of vA substituting an ARNP, PA or DBC (designated bedpan changer) as the “physician” of choice … Continue reading →

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BVA–SINGLE JUDGE COURT DECISIONS DO SET PREFERENCE

Posted on October 4, 2012 by asknod

While I have constantly railed at the uselessness of quoting single Judge decisions at the BVA in your appeals, it appears I have been less than forthright. I ran across the decision here this morning and was taken aback. As … Continue reading →