Category Archives: Veterans Law

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

EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT WAIVER OF REVIEW IN THE FIRST INSTANCE

Posted on December 8, 2017 by asknod

Boy howdy do I ever wish I’d found out about these little “judicial anchors” when I first set sail on my VA claims adventures in 1989. Actually, it’s sad to find them so rarely used by those in the legal … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, Jetgun BvA Decisions, KP Veterans, Remanded claims, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, VA Attorneys, vARO Decisions, VBMS Tricks, Veterans Law, Waiver of Review in the First Instance | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

VETERANS DAY 2017–SKIP THE LIGHT FANDANGO

Posted on November 11, 2017 by asknod

A lot of water has passed under the bridge for Veterans since the 2016  Vets Day parades. Many hopes have been dashed for some resolution on AO presumptives (and presumptees). A week later our spirits rejoice at the thought of  … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, KP Veterans, VA Agents, VA Attorneys, Veterans Day, Veterans Law, Vietnam Disease Issues | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

BVA–THE DEFINITIVE TEXTBOOK HCV JETGUN WIN

Posted on November 4, 2017 by asknod

This is how to present a claim. You’re never going to win at the RO even if you had a smoking jetgun with blood on it. But you can win using the DoD jetgun withdrawal letter which is damning enough. … Continue reading →

Posted in BvA HCV decisions, DIC, HCV Health, HCV Risks (documented), Jetgun BvA Decisions, Jetgun Claims evidence, KP Veterans, medical injections, Medical News, Tips and Tricks, vA news, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

CAVC–ROSINSKI V SHULKIN–IN A WHITE ROOM WITH BLACK CURTAINS

Posted on September 10, 2017 by asknod

Next to reversals, Extraordinary Writs of Mandamus always intrigue me. When filed by VA attorneys, they are generally a good read. When constructed as a class action suit to rein in the VA’s excesses, they are generally destined for immortality … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, CAVC Knowledge, Extraordinary Writs of Mandamus, KP Veterans, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, VA Attorneys, vA news, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 10 Comments

BVA BACKLOG–WE JUST BOUGHT THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE

Posted on August 26, 2017 by asknod

Over most of the last 44 years of my alter persona as a Veteran (yes, I capitalize it proudly now), I remained aloof. I was refused admission to the VFW in 1973 and accordingly shut up and moved to the … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, KP Veterans, Lawyering Up, Nexus Information, VA Agents, VA Attorneys, VA Conspiracies, vA news, VA statistics, VBMS Tricks, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 20 Comments