Category Archives: Veterans Law

BVA–PHIL CUSHMAN? NEVER HEARD OF HIM.

Posted on March 15, 2016 by asknod

FROM THE HEAVENSGATE RO IN SAINT PETER’S BURG   Phil Cushman’s name will probably remain high in the pantheon of heroes at the VA along with Mario Caluza, Norman NMI Gilbert and Joe Fenderson. Hosannas in the highest and good … Continue reading →

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CAVC–FILING FOR A PANEL ON EX WRIT EAJA FEES

Posted on March 2, 2016 by asknod

Today, in frustration, I filed for my EAJA fees on my Extraordinary Writ of Mandamus again by asking to go around Judge “Denied!” Davis. Realizing you cannot teach the fine points of law to a biased mentality, and seeking to … Continue reading →

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FRIDAY HADIT RADIO SHOW AT 1600 HRS ON THE LEFT COAST

Posted on February 18, 2016 by asknod

Jerrel slipped and fell on Missouri ice and broke his hip. He just had surgery and will be fine if he stays away from VA hospitals. In the meantime JBasser and myself will be doing a show tomorrow in the … Continue reading →

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VA GOING TITLE 38 ON SES?

Posted on February 12, 2016 by asknod

In a surprise announcement today, VA admitted the inmates have overtaken the asylum and now roam the hallowed halls of the Minneapolis and Philadelphia ROs. I assume they are referring to Diana and Kimberly’s adventures in triple dipping the VA system.  Regardless … Continue reading →

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VA SMC (t)– YOU’VE LOST THAT GIVING FEELING

Posted on February 5, 2016 by asknod

The other day I read a front page story written by Tacoma News Tribune military writer Adam Ashton. The article is superb in what it conveys but lacks the linkage the two Veterans’ wives were so desperately looking for. Both … Continue reading →

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VA ART IMITATES VA HUMOR 9 MONTHS LATER

Posted on February 4, 2016 by asknod

It’s not often when Veterans humor, driven by long waits and endless appeals, drives us to hypothesize on what (or how) a possible “rocket docket ” appeals system might coalesce in the minds of the Grand Poobahs. Veterans of all … Continue reading →

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BVA–WE DON’T NEED NO STINKIN’ BLOOD LABS

Posted on December 21, 2015 by asknod

With the amazing blood tests for liver diseases in this day and age, buttressed by liver biopsy showing age of the infection, there is simply no reason on earth for a BVA decision like the one I describe here. The only … Continue reading →

Posted in HCV Health, HCV Risks (documented), Jetgun BvA Decisions, Jetgun Claims evidence, Nexus Information, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 29 Comments

BVA HCV CLAIMS FROM 1992-2015

Posted on November 30, 2015 by asknod

Interesting statistics on HCV claims. Since record keeping began at the BVA in 1992, we can see the rise and fall of HCV claims which indicate a win, loss,  death, cure or giving up. It can mean no DIC. It … Continue reading →

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BVA–VLJ URSULA R. POWELL–HANGING JUDGE?

Posted on November 18, 2015 by asknod

A Vet on our sister site at Hadit.com has an appeal before VLJ Ursula R. Powell.  Judge Ursula is in the habit of signing her decisions U.R. Powell which can cause confusion when you use the VA ‘s searchbar system. VA never … Continue reading →

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BVA–ISOLATED AND INFREQUENT USE OF DRUGS CODICIL

Posted on November 16, 2015 by asknod

I have seen this one used before several years ago but it has always met with mixed success at the BVA. 38 CFR § 3.301(c)(3) is  rarely employed but here it worked. One might note the Vet was represented by an … Continue reading →

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