Category Archives: Tips and Tricks

CAVC–McNAIR V. SHINSEKI–Presumption of Regularity

Posted on November 22, 2011 by asknod

This decision was just released yesterday or I just found it. Both are possible with my addled brain. The decision is important for only one reason- that it clarifies and in some ways redefines the presumption of regularity. VA pushed … Continue reading →

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BVA Statistics

Posted on November 20, 2011 by asknod

I found this while roaming around. The fellow who posted it feels that VSOs are the way to go. He pointed out that the 39.9% of pro se claimants lost. Statistics are everything. Let’s look: We have 4,576 Vets who have chosen to represent … Continue reading →

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MORE VA MATH

Posted on November 16, 2011 by asknod

MORE VA MATH While driving to a job site to check on my WIFE’s Construction Co.  that I USED to own, a horrible thought of collusion came to me. As most who know me would agree, I think in numbers- … Continue reading →

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VAMC Dayton Dental Clinic

Posted on November 15, 2011 by asknod

What could be worse than a D&C? Why, a DDC. Imagine going to the VA dental clinic in Anywheresville, America and trusting these chuckleheads to observe normal sanitary protocols in this day and age. It would be not only expected, … Continue reading →

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Fed. Cir.–Hampton V. Shinseki (audio)

Posted on November 13, 2011 by asknod

Mr. Kenster the Carpenter seems to live in the Fed. Cir. now. Here we have him hard at work in Mr. Jerome Hampton’s defense. Ken should feel right at home in this case because it’s just a continuation of sorts … Continue reading →

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38 CFR § 20.900(c)– MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE

Posted on November 5, 2011 by asknod

Members have asked me frequently what the parameters are for seeking an advancement on the docket. While this might sound like climbing Mt. Everest barefoot, it isn’t. There are four criteria for this in spite of the common misconception of two. … Continue reading →

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Trick or Treat From Drew Carey’s RO

Posted on October 31, 2011 by asknod

Here’s an interesting decision that will provoke much discussion for years to come.  This comes to us from Shreddergate, the Cleveland, Ohio VARO with a unique filing system for round records that don’t fit into square holes. Their motto is … Continue reading →

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Member’s Bucket List

Posted on October 29, 2011 by asknod

I love writing about others and their successes when going up against Goliath (VA). Every win is a “take that” moment for what they did to me for 22 long years. Actually, mine’s still in the works in D.C. as … Continue reading →

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Plausible? See Stegman v. Derwinski (1992)

Posted on October 27, 2011 by asknod

I swear that the words that make their way onto this screen are born of woolgathering while driving. I keep a tablet under my right hand and a pen poised for when the little man in my head presses “Send”. … Continue reading →

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CAVC– Ledford v. Derwinski (1992)– Why we can file for HCV

Posted on October 22, 2011 by asknod

Veterans have asked me over time why we have a path to HCV when we legitimately didn’t have symptoms of it in service. 38 CFR 3.303 is the path most take for diseases or injuries that were documented in service. … Continue reading →

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