Category Archives: VA Agents

HADIT.COM RADIO SHOW THIS THURSDAY

Posted on May 12, 2017 by asknod

I have been invited back because every time Jerrel asks me about how things went in San Antonio at the NOVA conferences, why, we get a caller and the subject gets put on hold. To repair that, we’re going to … Continue reading →

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BVA- ILP SERVICES ARE COMING BACK IN VOGUE (FINALLY)

Posted on May 9, 2017 by asknod

Check out some of the new far thinkers at the BVA. Imagine back to that 1981 era when the Eagles just came out with that new album. Long hair was still in… and so was the ILP. We’ve taken it … Continue reading →

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VBA–WORLD-CLASS SERVICE?

Posted on May 9, 2017 by asknod

Yesterday morning, I dressed up in my “I’m mad as hell and I’m not going to take it anymore” suit. I dialed up the director’s office at the Phoenix Regional Office and was preparing to launch a diatribe on why there … Continue reading →

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CAVC- CULBRETH V SHULKIN–THE 45-DAY SOLUTION

Posted on May 7, 2017 by asknod

When things have dragged on for more than three years and the Regional Office really can’t remember who you are (nor could they care less), it sometimes helps to throw a Ulysses Grant coupon at it and watch the 027 OGC … Continue reading →

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JACK THE CAT–PERMANENT AND TOTAL

Posted on May 6, 2017 by asknod

This story is our first day of the drive to San Antonio, TX for the Spring NOVA conference. We overnighted at the Fairfield Inn in Redding, California. I’m not advertising Marriott Rewards™ but they have the cat’s pajamas on their … Continue reading →

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CAVC– THE GUY IN THE RED BOW TIE AT SPRING NOVA ’17

Posted on May 5, 2017 by asknod

Perhaps you have been touched by CAVC Chief Judge Robert N. Davis in your dealings with the VA. Boy howdy have I. Up until the 22nd of April, I didn’t realize it was he who had such a profound effect on Katrina … Continue reading →

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BACK IN THE SADDLE AGAIN-HADIT RADIO SHOW

Posted on May 2, 2017 by asknod

I arrived home with a rip-snorting killer cold but avoided doing the Typhoid Mary syndrome in San Antonio at the conference. We’ll talk all about that Thursday afternoon at 1600 Hrs Left Coast Liberal Local time or 1900 for those … Continue reading →

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ILP-MEANS TEST FOR GREENHOUSE?

Posted on April 9, 2017 by asknod

Yesterday morning, a Saturday, I was greeted by an email from my Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (VRC) assigned to me regarding my ILPs (plural). Remember, VR&E asshats will try desperately to convince us that we are entitled to one (1) ILP … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, Independent Living Program, KP Veterans, VA Agents | Tagged 2017 NOVA Conference, Service Connection, VA claims, VA Independent Living Program, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 5 Comments

My Kindle’s

Posted on March 11, 2017 by Laura

I don’t know what is wrong with my gut but something is and I’m expecting to have a lot of bed time based on recent doctors’ comments. So I might as well read something useful and Alex’s book makes a … Continue reading →

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VA ILP– WE HAVE ANOTHER WINNER

Posted on February 26, 2017 by asknod

Member Randy (always in good standing) has finally cut the ILP Gordian knot with the Denver VR&E krewe. After years of spewing misinformation and Catch 22 jargon at him, they finally realized he’s read Chapter 21 of 38 CFR and … Continue reading →