Category Archives: Tips and Tricks

6 Key issues at your C and P exam

Posted on July 2, 2012 by joeaveragevet

Most Vets know  better than to miss a C and P exam, or even to show up late.   Missing an exam is often cited as a  “reason for denial”, as the vA makes the assumption you have abandoned your … Continue reading →

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How to “not lose” your VA claim a la Sellers.

Posted on June 28, 2012 by joeaveragevet

If you are a Veteran, appealing your claim either at the CAVC level or the BVA level, you need to read over Ask Nod’s interpretations of Sellers, as well as the judges’ dicta. While many Vets want to “win” their claim, it … Continue reading →

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CAVC–BRIA V. SHINSEKI–POOR NEXI ALL AROUND

Posted on June 19, 2012 by asknod

It’s rare to be able to go back and unearth the BVA decision that leads to the CAVC but I’m getting better at sleuthing these out. The dead giveaway is the  the date of the decision. That and the fact … Continue reading →

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APPEALS IN DENVER

Posted on June 18, 2012 by asknod

This from member Randy who has had it with the BS  mile-high DenRO is serving up. He’s taking off the gloves and pushing print. I don’t blame him. Seems that Rocky Mountain High buzz is wearing off and 10% for … Continue reading →

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BVA–LAST NEXUS STANDING

Posted on June 11, 2012 by asknod

Here’s a little trick we have noted over the years of reading decision after decision. On a vast majority of the claims for jet guns, most Vets, due to their unfamiliarity with the Caluza triangle (Hickson elements), submitted claims without nexus … Continue reading →

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BVA–SEX, DRUGS AND ROCK ‘N ROLL

Posted on May 25, 2012 by asknod

FROM THE BINFORD TOOLS                                                                    VARO IN DETROIT … Continue reading →

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DM2–TIPS AND TRICKS FOR 40%

Posted on May 20, 2012 by asknod

This was recently sent to me by Member Bob from mosquitoland up north. vA has an ugly habit of denying that leap from 20% to 40% when you ask for it. In fact, they are downright ornery about raising it. … Continue reading →

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ILP– What about the Greenhouse?

Posted on May 15, 2012 by asknod

Into everyone’s life a little rain must fall. My VRE case worker and I-he who granted me the computer-had a meet and greet this morning. He declined my offer of coffee laced with hemlock. He quickly started circling the wagons … Continue reading →

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To DRO Or Not To DRO

Posted on May 13, 2012 by joeaveragevet

There are as many viewpoints on DROs as there are Veterans.   Many of us, according to the GAO, are not “fully informed” of our choices: http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d11812.pdf When a Veteran gets a RO decision and decides to appeal the decision, … Continue reading →

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BVA–Bare Conclusory Statements

Posted on May 12, 2012 by asknod

From the  Honorable Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman RO in Atlanta (ATRO) In what United States judicial forum is it permissible to make broad, sweeping conclusions with nary a supporting argument to buttress the statement? Correct, Padewans. None. Well, “not exactly” as … Continue reading →

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