Category Archives: Veterans Law

Absence of Evidence is not Negative Evidence

Posted on October 4, 2012 by joeaveragevet

Yes, I know that one is a mouthful.  However, how many times have we read where the Veteran was denied because “the record shows no evidence of treatment” for this malady? This is precisely what the vA is doing.  They … Continue reading →

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CAVC–WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW-2

Posted on October 4, 2012 by asknod

In CAVC 1 I began the introduction to what all of you who come after me will go through. In my book, I suggested all Vets do the mirror test. Make sure you’re positive on this and you know you’re right. … Continue reading →

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BVA– ACTING VLJ HOOKED ON PHONICS

Posted on October 1, 2012 by asknod

WGM got the short end of the stick on this one but now I see why. vA just can’t bring themselves to accept the fact that getting Winky dirty isn’t willful misconduct. Listen to this Judge pontificate, bluster, chew her … Continue reading →

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BVA–20 +YEAR LIFER LOOKING FOR WELFARE

Posted on October 1, 2012 by asknod

I’ve never read one of these.I’ve seen combat Vets and medics get HCV SC with all number of drug issues. I’ve seen guys who deserved it get denied a bunch, too. But this is a new one. On top of … Continue reading →

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BVA–CLEOTIS WINS

Posted on October 1, 2012 by asknod

Squidly cracked the safe. The 2012 decisions are available if you know the secret handshake and the password.   Obviously we aren’t going to use any names here. A while back I was putting up BVA cases and showing how … Continue reading →

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CAVC–THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW–I

Posted on September 29, 2012 by asknod

Recently, a member arrived here with advice she had received on another Veteran’s help site. It was not encouraging news on her current claim for her husband who is severely disabled. While I strongly advocate Vet’s should seek the widest … Continue reading →

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BOBBY DOT–VFW’S LOSS=VET’S GAIN

Posted on September 26, 2012 by asknod

I spotted this attached to the Vet’s dictionary today. Bobby Dot has left us a few comments on posts lately. This deserves front page status. Vets in Pennsylvania will soon have a National Service Officer who doesn’t shoot blanks.  bobby … Continue reading →

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Cannabis and HCV claims discussion

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Laura

“When I was a kid, I inhaled.”  “That was the point.” Senator Barack Obama It was refreshing to hear Sen. Obama discuss his youthful cannabis use without shame in 2006.  The adult man considered it a mistake but he was … Continue reading →

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DEFERRED RATING DECISIONS

Posted on September 16, 2012 by asknod

This is for the radio show on Stardust this afternoon. It’s an example of what they do when they rate you (or don’t ). What has happened is elementary. I filed for Aid and Attendence/Housebound after I first came home from the … Continue reading →

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STARDUST RADIO SUNDAY PM

Posted on September 15, 2012 by asknod

Tune in for the radio show that got scrubbed two weeks ago. Rick is back from the Kokomo Vet’s shindig and will be hosting it. Same Bat Time- same Bat Channel. Sunday evening 1900 hrs EDT or 1600 on the … Continue reading →

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