Category Archives: Tips and Tricks

Old Growth Spinach and the AMC

Posted on March 21, 2012 by asknod

Old growth spinach. You know you have old growth spinach if you have to use climbing spikes, a belt and a small chainsaw to cut it. I planted this stuff in November and all it did was fester. Now its … Continue reading →

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vARO–Waiting For Mr. Goodbar

Posted on March 19, 2012 by asknod

Diane privately emailed me to inform my site has been invaded by a merry prankster/hacker. All my capital Vs have been reduced to lower case whenever vA is used. Relax Diane. I did it. If vA insists on treating us … Continue reading →

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BvA– Grampa Goes to D.C.

Posted on March 19, 2012 by asknod

I was looking through the library of BvA claims from 2011. I noticed this one and everything struck me as off about it. The Vet was recently rated in 2008 and is asking for a Fenderson of his original rating. … Continue reading →

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BvA–HCV DUE TO PTSD

Posted on March 18, 2012 by asknod

Nice clean decision without a bunch of double talk. Easy to follow with good cites and all you need for a DYI. Beat PTSD gently, then stir in HCV slowly for several years. Bake in a slow oven for 23 … Continue reading →

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BvA– Sorry, No Exam Buddy

Posted on March 18, 2012 by asknod

Imagine having had Hep in service and still actually being jaundiced at discharge. Then compound it by filing and getting the Gettysburg address absent the part about “For he who shall have borne the battle…”. Come back thirty three years … Continue reading →

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BvA–Texas Fenderson Rating Via West Virginia

Posted on March 17, 2012 by asknod

While I know this occurred after the wheels were in motion on WGM’s claim, it seems an amazing coincidence. I’m willing to bet Mr. West Virginia heard about all those hot shot Texas Veterans Commission Service Officers and moved there. … Continue reading →

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BVA–NEXUS?WE DON’T NEED NO STINKIN’ NEXUS!

Posted on March 14, 2012 by asknod

FROM OUR REGIONAL OFFICE OF BROTHERLY LOVE Once again, if you can believe this, the DAV takes this Vet’s claim to D.C. with no nexus. In fact, the Vet doesn’t even have a risk factors questionnaire (RFQ) submitted as required … Continue reading →

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BVA– HCV? Well,Not Exactly.

Posted on March 13, 2012 by asknod

Veterans would do well to analyze this decision and realize the argument is specious. The BVA and it is companion RO have gone to great lengths to bandy words about in such a way as to semantically hide the truth. … Continue reading →

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JOINT MOTIONS FOR REMAND–WHAT ARE THEY?

Posted on March 9, 2012 by asknod

On the offbeat chance you have to fight your way up to the CAVC for justice, you will probably be offered the JMR by the VASEC’s henchmen. Judging by their track record, this appears to be the most likely scenario. … Continue reading →

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68% Of Americans With HCV Are VETS?–HUH?

Posted on March 6, 2012 by asknod

Member Loyal points out some interesting percentages in my last post : I dispute the logic here: “Dr. Stevens estimated the current in-service occurrence of hepatitis C at approximately 10%”; Since this Veteran has a current diagnosis of Hep C, … Continue reading →

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