Category Archives: Veterans Law

FORT FUMBLE–HERE COMES SANTA CLAUS

Posted on December 16, 2022 by asknod

One thing I know is that VA higher ups can be cantankerous and throw an a&a decision in underneath the bottom of the inbasket out of spite. Especially if they see my moniker on it. They did it to me … Continue reading →

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BVA-A&A–IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS

Posted on December 12, 2022 by asknod

Nothing makes my heart skip a beat like seeing a BVA decision pop up in VBMS. Well, let me rephrase that. Nothing except for that infernal habit of  my heart suddenly deciding it wants to go apeshit at about 288 … Continue reading →

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PYRAMIDING PARKINSON’S–PICK YOUR POISON, SONNY

Posted on December 5, 2022 by asknod

Imagine suffering from Diabetes with severe peripheral neuropathy. Now, supersize that with advanced Parkinson’s and a full load out of the symptomatology. You’re not a doctor so you file for loss of use of your upper and lower extremities. Does … Continue reading →

Posted in Aid and Attendance, AO, SMC, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, VBMS, VBMS Tricks, Veterans Law, Vietnam Disease Issues | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

THE (CONTINUING) UNABRIDGED HISTORY OF THE VA

Posted on November 19, 2022 by asknod

I received a new package of “Chalk talk” blogs from Eric Hughes several days ago. I apologize for taking so long to put them up. The fact is my email has been recently bombarded incessantly with all the news about … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, Food for thought, research, Tips and Tricks, Veterans Law, Vets Claims Advisory Group (VCAG) | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

THE UNABRIDGED HISTORY OF THE VA– PARTS I AND II

Posted on November 12, 2022 by asknod

Got these in the inbox from a fellow VA Agent who has devoted an extraordinary amount of time and research into investigating the feasibility of developing a neuveaux theory about the possibility discussed in NOVA v McDonaugh over the admissibility … Continue reading →

Posted in Equitable tolling, Food for thought, Important CAVC/COVA Ruling, research, VA Agents, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

CAVC–ATILANO v. DENIS THE MENACE-BABY YOU CAN DRIVE MY CAR

Posted on November 6, 2022 by asknod

In this business, the legal bitchslaps Veterans endure far outweigh the beneficial attaboys at the Board, the Court and Fed Circus. While I wholeheartedly welcome the judicial overview accorded us (finally) in 1989, it was a long time coming considering … Continue reading →

Posted in CAVC Knowledge, CAVC ruling, Fed. Cir. & Supreme Ct., TDIU, VA Attorneys, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

EXPOSED VET RADIO SHOW- ‘CAUSE WE BAD-WE’RE NATIONWIDE

Posted on November 2, 2022 by asknod

I love ZZ Top. They have tons of great material. But then, sometimes I come across some too. Mine is more of the kind that helps Vets-not their psyche-unless you count the win that finally puts them on Easy Street. … Continue reading →

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IMPORTANT INFO ON BVA ADJUDICATION DELAYS

Posted on October 24, 2022 by asknod

Everyone seems to know they can come here and ask me to hand out public service announcements on my site. I’m a real soft touch for helping Vets. Oddly, it doesn’t require any coin of the realm to induce me … Continue reading →

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CAVC-PORTER V McDONOUGH–HCV WITH §3.156(c) SILVER LINING

Posted on October 21, 2022 by asknod

My Hepatitis C  (HCV) practice model is fortunately coming to an end. Those of you who didn’t die from it have been cured (read’ in remission’). I reckon I still have about 4 waiting for a BVA sit down but … Continue reading →

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EXPOSED VET RADIO SHOW THURDSAY 20 OCTOBER 1900 HRS E

Posted on October 18, 2022 by asknod

How many of you have applied for an increase after about 10 years and they run you through the new c&p gamut of what would appear to be a normal physical with a side order of closer examination of an … Continue reading →

Posted in 100% ratings, All about Veterans, DBQs, Humor, Reductions in rating, SMC, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, VA Attorneys, VBMS, VBMS Tricks, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments