Category Archives: Veterans Law

HADIT.COM “POST IT” RADIO NOTES

One hour and four minutes to launch. Here are a few notes to consider on DRO reviews: Bryant v. Shinseki  is here 38 CFR 3.103(c)(2) is here: (2) The purpose of a hearing is to permit the claimant to introduce into … Continue reading

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HADIT.COM RADIO– WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS NEVER STAYS THERE

John and Jerrel have invited me to come spill the secrets of the NOVA Witches and Warlocks Supreme Council in Lost Wages, Nevada last week. I gladly do so in hopes none of this valuable information is buried but rather   … Continue reading

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VA–VA AGENT’S TEST FOR ACCREDITATION

Wowser. My fingers are getting laryngitis. One of the primary reasons for Cupcake’s and my expedition to the NOVA conference  was Alan Gumpenburger’s presentation on the VA Agent’s examination for accreditation as a non-attorney practitioner. While it might not seem … Continue reading

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BVA–PHIL CUSHMAN? NEVER HEARD OF HIM.

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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