Category Archives: Tips and Tricks

BVA–WHY AM I PAYING THIS ATTORNEY?

Posted on May 10, 2012 by asknod

MORE COUNTRY WATER Here’s another one of those Nashville Cats via the Jackson, Mississippi RO-JACKRO if you will. Even with an attorney repping him. this Vet still manages to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. He has everything he … Continue reading →

Posted in BvA HCV decisions, Jetgun BvA Decisions, Nexus Information, Tips and Tricks | Tagged asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, HCV, HCV Decisions, HCVETS, Jetguns, Service Connection, VA claims, VA HCV Claims Help, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 1 Comment

WRITS OF MANDAMUS–USEFUL?

Posted on May 8, 2012 by asknod

Several times in the past year I have been queried about using a writ for extraordinary relief. The CAVC has this power and exercises it infrequently, preferring to see the VA somehow muddle through at their snail’s pace. This is no panacea to Vets who have … Continue reading →

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Nine Ways to An Earlier Effective Date

Posted on May 4, 2012 by joeaveragevet

The NVLSP, through the Purple Heart, has listed at least 9 ways to win an earlier effective date, here: http://www.purpleheart.org/ServiceProgram/Training2011/W-2%20Common%20VA%20Effective%20Date%20ErrorsL.pdf For those who would like a summary, I have provided my interpretation but would always suggest you thoroughly study the … Continue reading →

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BVA–Energizer Bunny–Still Going

Posted on May 4, 2012 by asknod

From the cigarette RO in N.C. This decision caught my eye for a number of reasons. When I saw the two different Diagnostic Codes employed and the cutoff date of July 2001, I knew this Vet had been at it … Continue reading →

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VARO DETROIT–THE MARCH TOWARDS 2 MILLION CLAIMS

Posted on May 1, 2012 by asknod

Member Bob sent us this from the city that manufactures Binford Tools and motor vehicles. It is a classic example of what I call divide and conquer. The Veteran has been asked to be honest. This he does. VA immediately … Continue reading →

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No Balling…even more profitable than lowballing

Posted on April 30, 2012 by joeaveragevet

The VA has established a new standard of excellence in lowballing. Its called “no” balling, where the Veteran has an established disability (service connected) and the VA “admits” it, and concludes it is 0 percent disabling. If you have … Continue reading →

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38 CFR §4.16–A Window For HCV Vets

Posted on April 23, 2012 by asknod

I have spoken numerous times of the enigma we encounter when we get the double whammy of both HCV (7354) and cirrhosis (7312). The ratings overlap so much, the danger of pyramiding under §4.14 causes VA to lowball you on both … Continue reading →

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BVA–Worthless VA Medical Opinions

Posted on April 21, 2012 by asknod

As I get older, I read BVA HCV decisions and see errors so egregious they make my hair stand on end. What passes for Independent Medical Opinions requested by BVA VLJs to facilitate adjudications is going downhill rapidly. The following … Continue reading →

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VARO–It’s A Lie

Posted on April 18, 2012 by asknod

Member Mike writes me and tells of VA “misconstruing” his evidence. DEAR Mr. Nod, I just got my denail. I had hepatitis in service in Cu Chi in Nam. It’s in my medical reords. 1968. It says infectous hep. clay … Continue reading →

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WGM–Great Nexus letters

Posted on April 16, 2012 by asknod

Member WGM just sent me these nexus letters he used to get his 100% P&T rating from VA. They are an excellent guideline for presentation to the VA. This man has done his homework and then some. Three of a … Continue reading →