Category Archives: VA Agents

SPECIAL MONTHLY COMPENSATION–THE LATEST JEDI KNIGHTS

Posted on September 29, 2024 by asknod

I’ve been horribly remiss in getting this article out. I apologize profusely-both to you, the readership and the latest graduates of the SMC Academy. In fact, I was waaaaay remiss (five months) in creating and printing the diplomas. As many … Continue reading →

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CAVC-LEY v. DENIS THE MENACE–MUM’S THE WORD

Posted on September 22, 2024 by asknod

I honestly never thought I’d be writing about something like this ever again. I disremember the earlier article’s date but the thrust is equally as ugly as the above case. While some may consider this ancient history and long-ago resolved … Continue reading →

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REMANDS- WHY WE HAVE THEM.

Posted on August 24, 2024 by asknod

I get perennial questions from every Vet when they join the asknod Army. How long is this going to take? Do we have to appeal to the Board? To the Court? Actually, there are a lot more questions but those … Continue reading →

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BVA–GONNA BE A HEARTACHE TONIGHT

Posted on July 27, 2024 by asknod

Life is good. It’s summer. It should be good-and moreover, it should be redolent with good memories and fun. But, as the title to this blog implies, there’s gonna be a continuing heartache for a few of us due to … Continue reading →

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THE SYNDICATE–A COMPOSITE ANALYSIS

Posted on July 18, 2024 by asknod

Without divulging any names, (boy howdy do your ears just perk up) I admit joining a new think tank. We loosely call it The Syndicate although it’s far more informal than a Wounded Wallet “All Hands on Deck!” alert. Relax. … Continue reading →

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Exposed Vet Radio Show in 1 hr and 10 minutes.

Posted on July 11, 2024 by asknod

Exposed Vet Radio Show is scheduled for 1900 East and 1600 West. Pete Cianchetta and I will be discussing the ramifications of the demise of Chevron Deference and how it’s going to affect VA claims. Here’s the link. https://www.blogtalkradio.com/jbasser/12350987/connect/638af041513f7e3b96c012e33030a6af71869828 Or, … Continue reading →

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NEW BOOK–BETRAYAL OF VALOR

Posted on June 23, 2024 by asknod

I received a copy of a new book that just came out this week. Included was a cover letter  addressed to Mr. Gordon Alexander. The VA Accreditation site has me as Gordon A. Graham and the nova site has me … Continue reading →

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MAY 9, 2024–A COLD DAY IN HELL

Posted on May 9, 2024 by asknod

Thirteen years, one month and 19 days ago, I filed a request for an Independent Living Program (ILP) grant. That was March 20, 2011. A very close friend and fellow Vietnam Veteran had fought long and hard to win his … Continue reading →

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THE DISPARITY OF VA DEPENDENCY $

Posted on May 4, 2024 by asknod

Cupcake and I went out to dinner the other evening because our home is in such disarray.  We decided to revamp the kitchen after almost twenty years of abuse. New countertops and avante-gard  counter outlets were definitely in order. Granite … Continue reading →

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BVA–IT’S FIVE O’CLOCK SOMEWHERE

Posted on April 28, 2024 by asknod

Ol’ Alan Jackson must have written this one for my client. Well, actually. Maybe several of them. I’ll just talk about one this today. In this ever-increasingly insane world of the new AMA system, where up is down and everything … Continue reading →

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