Category Archives: Veterans Law

CAVC–PEOPLES V. SHINSEKI–“DEXEDRINE? SORRY, WE DON’T SEE IT”

Posted on March 4, 2014 by asknod

Once again we venture into reversal land at the CAVC. This is my pet subject. It allows us to minutely examine BVA jurisprudence and see where they saddled up the horse called Illogical and rode out onto the fruited plain … Continue reading →

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BVA– NEW 2014 DECISIONS ARE OUT

Posted on February 26, 2014 by asknod

As usual, the BVA has released their new, early 2014 decisions without creating a new “2014” category folder for them. They appear in the 2013 box and will be sorted out and segregated later. Additionally, they released some of their … Continue reading →

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VET CONCERNS ABOUT SVR WITH SOVALDI AND RATINGS

Posted on February 23, 2014 by asknod

I have been contacted about a gazillion times with worries from a lot of you who are preparing for treatment with Sovaldi. The primary concern voiced is that you may lose your ratings or be reduced. Relax. First of all, … Continue reading →

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FED. CIR.–DIXON V. SHINSEKI–WE AIN’T OBLIGATED TO HELP YOU

Posted on February 6, 2014 by asknod

Every once in a while, we get another piece of justice that preserves our sanity and rebuts the idea that we’re pissing into the wind. Veterans law, while touted to be the most lenient, and notably tilted in favor of … Continue reading →

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WIN OR DIE

Posted on February 3, 2014 by asknod

The email that prompts this is tempered by the magnificent game I watched yesterday. Having been raised in Seahawks since their inception in 1976, I have been captive of their dismal performances over the years. Nevertheless, I always kept faith … Continue reading →

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AND EVEN MORE GOOD NEWS

Posted on February 3, 2014 by asknod

Mark, or Hepsick as he has used as a handle over the years, has had one of the hardest, nastiest examples of a VA HCV claim. Imagine the worst case of circumstances–then multiply it by two 48 week courses of … Continue reading →

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BVA–RULES OF ENGAGEMENT

Posted on January 22, 2014 by asknod

Back in the old days, we were given “the briefing”. Holy Rules of Engagement, Batman! Each locale differed radically. What was basically a free-fire zone in Kon Tum was an entirely different proposition one Country over and it changed a … Continue reading →

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M-21 1MR NEW GUIDELINES FOR EVALUATING EVIDENCE

Posted on January 17, 2014 by asknod

VA has gradually been revamping their procedures for approval/denial in their M-21. It would probably behoove your to brush up on their new, improved techniques for politely denying your claim. Attached is the latest Chapter 5 list of  “How to … Continue reading →

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HOW TO CONTACT YOUR VA RATER

Posted on January 13, 2014 by asknod

In what is increasingly becoming a struggle to get the VA’s attention when they really should be working your claim (or profess to be actively doing so), my attorney has finally given me the “secret handshake”. I am now one … Continue reading →

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POST-IT NOTES FOR HADIT.COM SHOW

Posted on January 8, 2014 by asknod

Today we are going to make radio history. I’ve kept my identity anonymous for  six long years in an attempt to protect my claims from “shrinkage.” I won on November 21 officially as most know. There is no more need … Continue reading →

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