Category Archives: VA Agents

BVA-35 YEARS TO WIN–RIDE MY SEE-SAW

Posted on June 22, 2025 by asknod

Great song by the Moody Blues.  As I mentioned in an earlier blog here, a PIC (pilot in charge) I often flew with was fond of the group and that particular song. He flew into a mountain one morning up … Continue reading →

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(I’VE HAD) THE TIME OF MY LIFE

Posted on April 19, 2025 by asknod

Some folks say I don’t talk much about my adventures in Southeast Asia. Other say I’m waaaay too verbose on the subject. Seems it hinges on how many adult beverages I’ve had. A fifty-year NDA in 1972 would hush your … Continue reading →

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EXPOSED VET ZOOM SHOW THURSDAY 1900 HRS (E)

Posted on April 9, 2025 by asknod

Whooo, doggies. John and Ray have finally got this Zoom Room shindig in motion with a heapin’ helpin’ of Beth Spangenberg from what I’m told. This was a long time coming as many know and gives Veterans the most up … Continue reading →

Posted in Exposed Veteran Radio Show, VA Agents, VA AMA appeals knowledge, VA Attorneys, VA Secretaries, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

WHY 3/29/1973 DOESN’T MAKE ANY SENSE

Posted on March 29, 2025 by asknod

Several years ago, in a misguided attempt to pacify Vietnam Veterans- i.e., those genuine few of us still left- President Trump (in 2017) declared March 29 as the annual day every year to officially celebrate our last day in-country. For … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, PACT ACT, R1/R2, Tunnel to Towers, VA Agents, VA Secretaries, Veterans Charity concerns | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

BVA–CHINESE WATER TORTURE

Posted on March 23, 2025 by asknod

Have you all (pronounced y’all) ever run up against an immovable object? Have you ever decided to become an irresistible force? Welcome to asknod- Home of the Win or Die™ Team of Pickles ‘n me. Pickles, of course is my … Continue reading →

Posted in Food for the soul, Presumption of Regularity, Proof of Mailing, SMC, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

UTUBE©– POKING THE BEAR 101

Posted on February 9, 2025 by asknod

One of the most absolutely hilarious VA old wives’ tales is the perennial  “don’t rock the boat” speech given to aspiring disabled Veterans by countless VSOs over the years. I got one from my first protracted foray into VA benefits … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, Complaints Department, Duty to Assist, Nexus Information, Public Service Announcements, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, VA Attorneys, VA statistics, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

BVA TRIP NUMBER 3–I’M BEING FOLLOWED BY A MOONSHADOW

Posted on January 27, 2025 by asknod

As has been the case for well over a tenth of a century, I continue to offer advice for free. There is no special $99.95 Bootcamp for Beginners fee or the $199.99 Advanced Infantry Course for SMC where you actually … Continue reading →

Posted in 1154(b) combat presumptions, Agent Orange, BvA Decisions, Complaints Department, Food for thought, Lay testimony, R1/R2, SMC Bedridden, SMC School, Special Monthly Compensation, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, Vietnam Disease Issues | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

BVA–§3.156(C) JUSTICE OVERDUE

Posted on January 12, 2025 by asknod

I’ve written a few articles over the years about Chris the Door Gunner, my now good friend in addition to my client. We’ve almost “gotterdone” after seven years. But not quite. VA screwed him for so long and so hard … Continue reading →

Posted in 3.156(c), §3.156(c) claims, DIC, How to Qualify for VA SMC, Humor, Independent Medical Opinions, SMC, VA Agents, VA special monthly compensation, VA TBI, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

2025– WHAT VETS HOPE TO SEE THIS YEAR

Posted on January 11, 2025 by asknod

I love the New Year hooplah and all it promises. A new, clean slate upon which to write. The promise of finally losing weight must be a big one because every year about now, Weightbegone©, and a bunch of other … Continue reading →

Posted in BvA Decisions, Claims sharks, Combat Presumption, Presumption of Regularity, Presumption of Soundness, Reductions in rating, VA Agents, VA Claims Sharks, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

THE MYSTERIOUS EVAPORATING TDIU PARADOX

Posted on December 29, 2024 by asknod

Okay, using GenX vernacular, let’s unpack this puppy. What in Sam Hill is Alex talking about? In VA land, as litigators, we get to see your Code sheet. Lotsa you Veterans, especially all the Commando Kraig™s and that city slicker … Continue reading →

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