Category Archives: Veterans Law

FORT FUMBLE, OAKLAND–THE TAR BABY TECHNIQUE

Posted on April 18, 2018 by asknod

Every once in a while you meet a guy who needs some help and you agree to be his huckleberry. He files and loses as we all do or we wouldn’t have sites like this. It’s a right of passage. … Continue reading →

Posted in 38 CFR § 3.156(b), All about Veterans, Blood info, BvA HCV decisions, De Novo Review, HCV Health, HCV Risks (documented), Jetgun Claims evidence, KP Veterans, Medical News, NPRC 1973 Fire, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, vARO Decisions, VBMS Tricks, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 13 Comments

HADIT.COM RADIO SHOW–ALL ABOUT VBMS AND CMAs

Posted on March 2, 2018 by asknod

Boy howdy did life get a whole lot finer in a week. It’s not perfect but my Change Management Agent (CMA) at the Seattle VA Regional Office is a real go-getter. She had been in the CMA saddle all of … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, Humor, Inspirational Veterans, KP Veterans, Lawyering Up, VA Agents, vA news, VBMS Tricks, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

CAVC–#18-938–SHARPENING UP THE PUNJI STICKS

Posted on March 1, 2018 by asknod

I reckon you folks don’t know this but Cupcake was laboring under the delusion that I was never going to see my elusive 20’X28′ greenhouse and “other valuable considerations”. I took that bet and it appears she may have to … Continue reading →

Posted in Extraordinary Writs of Mandamus, Independent Living Program, KP Veterans, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

BVA–12/29/2017 PURE JETGUN WIN FOR HEP C

Posted on February 25, 2018 by asknod

Two nexus letters are a powerful pair to draw to. The VA Examiner came up short because their own M-21 1MR says it very clearly in Part III, Subpart iv. 4.1.2e. We’re coming into a new world of Veterans Law Judges … Continue reading →

Posted in BvA HCV decisions, Jetgun BvA Decisions, Jetgun Claims evidence, Nexus Information, Tips and Tricks, VA Medical Mysteries Explained, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

VBMS–THE MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR

Posted on February 24, 2018 by asknod

Yeppers, folks. I’ve been busy testing and criminal background investigating and PIV carding. I’ve  finally been given the keys to the VBMS henhouse to view my clients’ claims in real time across our Fruited Plains. Seems there are still a … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, ASKNOD BOOK, KP Veterans, VA Agents, VBMS Tricks, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

SCHULKIN–SHOULD HE STAY OR SHOULD HE GO?

Posted on February 21, 2018 by asknod

I’ll let you be the judge and the jury on this one. What do you do with a cabinet-level political appointee who breaks the law? Let’s put aside the sandbox politics and look at this as adults. You’re appointed to … Continue reading →

Posted in Food for thought, Inspirational Veterans, KP Veterans, LOD and willful misconduct, VA Conspiracies, VA Secretaries, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

A veteran-friendly law school in Florida + + +

Posted on February 21, 2018 by Laura

The necessity for legal expertise and knowledge when dealing with the VA is by now obvious to readers of ASKNOD.  For veterans and others who are considering a law degree, the small Ave Maria School of Law (LINK) is somewhat … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, Food for the soul, Food for thought, Future Veterans, General Messages, Guest authors, Veterans Law | Tagged , | 3 Comments

CAVC–GRAHAM v SHULKIN- BELTS AND SUSPENDERS GENTLEMEN

Posted on February 20, 2018 by asknod

They say the third time is the charm. Golly doggie, I’d hope to think so. Judge Bartley kinda got a little hot around the collar on my last foray to try to pour concrete around the  Individualized Independent Living Program … Continue reading →

Posted in CAVC Knowledge, Extraordinary Writs of Mandamus, Independent Living Program, KP Veterans, VA Agents, Veterans Law, VR&E | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

CAVC–HARVEY v SHULKIN–LIPSTICK ON THE COLLAR

Posted on February 11, 2018 by asknod

Over the years of my involvement in VA law, I have occasionally (rarely, mind you) heard of Medical Doctor cum Juris Doctorate hired guns. No names here. You all know who you are. In the same vein, I have encountered … Continue reading →

Posted in CAVC Knowledge, CAVC ruling, CAVC/COVA Decision, KP Veterans, Lawyering Up, Medical News, Tips and Tricks, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

BVA–RAPID TURNOVER OF STAFF ATTORNEYS BODES ILL FOR VETS

Posted on February 1, 2018 by asknod

My good friend Vicki sent me a link the other day that really rolled my socks down. I was mortified to think how this impacts the backlog at the BVA for docketing our appeals. Mind you, I take some of … Continue reading →

Posted in BvA and VARO CUE DECISIONS, BvA Decisions, BvA HCV decisions, Food for thought, IMOs/IMEs, KP Veterans, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, VA Attorneys, vARO Decisions, Veterans Law, Waiver of Review in the First Instance | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 26 Comments