Category Archives: VA Agents

BVA–WHO YOU GONNA CALL? –JUDGE BUSTERS!

Posted on September 9, 2023 by asknod

Sorry it’s taken so long to take keyboard in hand and write. I’m almost recovered from the most godawful cold that kicked my ass hard. I ached so bad I lived with my trusty neck sock full of rice. You … Continue reading →

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EXPOSED VET RADIO SHOW–WHAT IS EQUIPOISE AND HOW DO I GET SOME

Posted on August 29, 2023 by asknod

It was overcast this morning so I couldn’t see John and Ray madly flashing the Bat Signal over my house. No harm. No foul. Romeo Tango. I’m on it. I’m asked to tackle an old subject which many do not … Continue reading →

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BVA- A LIPWHIPPING IN DC

Posted on August 20, 2023 by asknod

Quo vadis nonadversarial/Veteran friendly? Holy poop scoopers, Batman. In all my years litigating with VA, I had yet to meet an overtly hostile Veterans Law Judge (VLJ). How, then, to deal with a markedly overt VLJ who minced no words … Continue reading →

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THE DOG DAYS OF SUMMER–PLAYING THE RACE CARD

Posted on July 30, 2023 by asknod

Greetings fellow Veterans. I’m hoping this finds the majority of you with completed claims and fat bank accounts. Right. What am I saying? Like that’s ever going to happen. From my perspective, it looks like VA is hiring more -and … Continue reading →

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EXPOSED VET SHOW–THE REAL VETERAN’S RADIO SHOW

Posted on July 17, 2023 by asknod

I’ve been sent links to watch this Vet’s show and that Vet’s site. I’ve searched high and low for shows that inform you in real time on how to file and which “lane” you want to be in. And all … Continue reading →

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EXPOSED VET RADIO SHOW THURSDAY–4/27/2023

Posted on April 25, 2023 by asknod

John emailed me last night and asked if I was over my jetlag yet. Heeeeell no. I woke up this morning at 0400 and was up and at ’em. It’ll abate but I’m headed back to DC on July 11th … Continue reading →

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BVA-§3.816(c)(1)–BENDIN’ ATOMS DOWN IN BIKINI

Posted on April 24, 2023 by asknod

Once upon a time down on a peaceful Pacific Island, the US Navy began testing a-bombs. My Vet was there (Johnston Atoll) standing on deck at parade rest (as ordered) in April ’62 to observe and, unbeknowst to him, being … Continue reading →

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R1–WE’RE GOIN’ UP AROUND THE BEND

Posted on April 2, 2023 by asknod

Great song. My pilot in charge (PIC) had a battery-powered GE tape recorder with the little 3-inch reels and a penchant to play songs while we were taxiing out to take off from Alternate in the mornings. He swore it … Continue reading →

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VA AGENTS–AN INTERESTING QUIRK

Posted on March 26, 2023 by asknod

I currently have a few cases I’ve shared with a Jedi Master who’s almost a household word in VA circles. Kenneth Carpenter-aka the Word Butcher of the VA litigation World. Ken can dismember a phrase uttered by a VA examiner … Continue reading →

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EXPOSED VET RADIO SHOW

Posted on March 15, 2023 by asknod

As most of you know, Jerrel is somewhat under the weather since his latest medical misadventure. We’re certainly hoping and praying he recovers from this one and remain positive for the moment that he will. I’m sure he’ll be listening … Continue reading →

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