Category Archives: Veterans Law

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 →

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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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BVA– ANOTHER JETGUN WIN IN ST. PETE’S W/ COMBAT EXPOSURE

Posted on November 16, 2015 by asknod

Here’s a great BVA read from a good attorney in Florida. Ralph Bratch nailed this one with good cites and an excellent nexus for the Vet. As is standard operating procedure, VA tried to hang the drug allegation around his … Continue reading →

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AO DISEASES ADD ON–DON’T FORGET THE LEWY BODIES

Posted on November 15, 2015 by asknod

Received this through the NOVA circuit yesterday. Those of you filing for AO presumptives on Parkinson’s Disease for yourselves or your loved ones should have Johnny Vet examined for Lewy bodies. These nasty little blobs of protein deposits develop and … Continue reading →

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HADIT.COM’S RADIO SHOW–SMC KNOWLEDGE

Posted on November 4, 2015 by asknod

Almost forgot to put this one up. Jerrel and John invited me to do a show last week but I made the mistake of going to Butch Long’s C&P exams. They are at QTC which is a …doctor’s office… where … Continue reading →

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BVA–JETGUN WIN IN ST. LOUIS

Posted on October 23, 2015 by asknod

Here’s one of those classic examples of Johnny Vet subtly driving his own claimboat with the DAV as his titular head honcho. I’m sure they think they drove a hard bargain but it mostly reflects the fact that Regional Offices … Continue reading →