Category Archives: Tips and Tricks

Fed. Cir.–CUSHMAN v. SHINSEKI–DUE PROCESS

Posted on February 3, 2012 by asknod

There has been much talk about what constitutes “due process” and a lot of it has been misleading. While perusing another Vet’s site, I noticed a long diatribe about what was reputed to not be due process and Cushman was … Continue reading →

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WGM–THE SAGA CONTINUES

Posted on February 2, 2012 by asknod

Nothing floats my boat like the realization of a long overdue rating after a series of snafus. By now, I’m sure a large number of you are aware of WGM’s unfortunate travails with the Houston RO. We are told that … Continue reading →

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BVA– THE VETERAN IS COMPETENT TO REPORT HIS DRUG HISTORY

Posted on January 24, 2012 by asknod

FROM FORT FUMBLE IN RENO The last laugh has to be on Mr. Cronk and Dr. Snood. This is what happens when you set your febrile mind free to extrapolate all the myriad ways you can use pot and hash. … Continue reading →

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BVA– NEW FORMAT ON CLAIMS?

Posted on January 24, 2012 by asknod

FROM THE BRANCH DAVIDIAN RO CAPITOL IN TEXAS OUR MOTTO? BURN FIRST AND ASK QUESTIONS LATER Strolling through all the new releases of BVA decisions allows for little nuggets of info to be picked up. Here, I spotted a … Continue reading →

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BVA–40 YEARS TO SC

Posted on January 24, 2012 by asknod

FROM THE MAPLE SYRUP RO IN VERMONT Imagine filing shortly after service for Hep because you came down with it a week after you got out. You know the dentist is responsible but VA treats you like a dolt and … Continue reading →

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BVA–DM2= HCV

Posted on January 24, 2012 by asknod

Here is something Vets can take to the bank. Peel off the studies on HCV and DM2 and insert them into your claims. Then proceed to get it in nexus format. This is proof positive that HCV equal DM2. VA … Continue reading →

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BVA–ABSENT RISK FACTORS= JETGUNS

Posted on January 23, 2012 by asknod

Its nice to see these decisions as they are entirely too rare. Here, there simply isn’t any other risk. Try as they might, VA cannot hang this guy out to dry. I wonder if they are finally coming to rue … Continue reading →

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BVA– Internet Articles = No Service connection

Posted on January 23, 2012 by asknod

Here is a classic example of what not to do. Even though this widow has a law dog, the approach is all wrong. You can submit evidence until the dump truck breaks down from the excessive load to the front … Continue reading →

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BVA–TRANSPLANT= SC FROM JETGUNS

Posted on January 23, 2012 by asknod

Here’s a classic jet gun win with nexus letters to go with it. What is notable is that the doctor writing the nexus is also the transplant surgeon and uses the trnasplant as prima facie evidence that the infection is 30-40 + … Continue reading →

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BVA–BUILDING A CLAIM? HIRE THE CARPENTER

Posted on January 22, 2012 by asknod

Before I begin, I wish to inform Miss Manners, who excoriated me for my incorrect capitalization of “Veterans” in the middle of a sentence, that it is my habit to do so. For your edification, I do this because we … Continue reading →