Tag Archives: ASKNOD BOOK

FROM THE VET HUMOR FACTORY IN MIDWAY, GEORGIA

Posted on December 6, 2016 by asknod

As most here know, Vet humor is warped and far-fetched under the best of circumstances. Often, it transgresses into the realm of questionable taste. Our ILP mentor Bruce “Almighty” McCartney (no relation to Paul), sends me this gem that could … Continue reading →

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LZ CORK– I’VE GOT ONE MORE SILVER DOLLAR

Posted on December 2, 2016 by asknod

If you’re read my book, you know playing VA poker is an art form. You keep your cards up and don’t let prying eyes see what you’re holding. Yeah, I know the drill they espouse. “Whatdaya got? Send it allllll in. … Continue reading →

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CAVC-PROCOPIO V. McDONALD (ROUND 2)- WE HAVE ALL BEEN HERE BEFORE

Posted on November 28, 2016 by asknod

As CAVC cases go, this is a horrible retread. So much so that they didn’t even deign to give it a panel. Jurisprudence this defective should not be permitted to see daylight-let alone twice. I am all for every dog … Continue reading →

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MILESTONES-JOHN CHARLES THOMAS JR.-1950-2016

Posted on November 27, 2016 by asknod

In Vietnam, during a firefight, the most awesome sound a wounded man could hope to hear was that of a Huey Dustoff coming in regardless of the danger. When our troops were wounded, we didn’t have the luxury of time. … Continue reading →

Posted in Agent Orange, Aid and Attendance, Milestones, PTSD, SC For Cause of Death, Vietnam War history | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

MILESTONES-HCVET ROBERT LYNN DAVIS

Posted on November 27, 2016 by asknod

Those of you who were the earliest HCVets knew Rob on the old Delphi website for HCVets as Rob1956. That’s where I met him. I had just won my own VA claim and wanted to share and help others attain … Continue reading →

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THANKSGIVING 2016–YOU CAN GET ANYTHING YOU WANT…

Posted on November 24, 2016 by asknod

…At Alex’s Restaurant. No Thanksgiving in a foreign land in 1970 was complete without someone dragging out a scratchy Arlo Guthrie Alice’s Restaurant vinyl and replaying the story about the 8 1/2 by 11 glossy color photos. We had no … Continue reading →

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VASEC WISHES TO INFORM VETS OF CHANGES

Posted on November 15, 2016 by asknod

I get a lot of these from VA but this one came in from Florida John. Thank you for the propaganda. Our illustrious leader Bob wishes to keep us all up to date on the latest news of hirings/firings in … Continue reading →

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HADIT.COM RADIO SHOW–THURSDAY AT 1900 L(EAST) COAST

Posted on November 15, 2016 by asknod

In pursuit of my annual three hours for Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits, I just did a webinar on DRO hearings sponsored by NOVA and  Matt Hill of Hill and Ponton. It was a great presentation and I was suitably … Continue reading →

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BVA–JETGUN WIN BUT IT TOOK TEN YEARS AND A GOOD VA LAW DOG

Posted on November 12, 2016 by asknod

You read about the VA hamster wheel. Perhaps  you’ve taken a few rides yourself in the claims game. BVA remands, as I’ve pointed out in the past, are time alligators. My pet advocacy game with these jetgun claims is simple. … Continue reading →

Posted in BvA Decisions, BvA HCV decisions, HCV Risks (documented), IMOs/IMEs, Jetgun BvA Decisions, Jetgun Claims evidence, KP Veterans, Lawyering Up, VA Attorneys, Veterans Law, Vietnam Disease Issues | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 12 Comments

GOOD MORNING VIETNAM VETS–RADIO SHOW

Posted on November 11, 2016 by asknod

No, we didn’t channel Adrian Cronauer. He’s still alive and well to my knowledge. I was asked by Marti Oakley to do a radio show this hallowed morning to discuss the evolving heritage of the vanishing Vietnam Veteran and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Agent Orange, Camp Lejeune poisoning, KP Veterans, Medical News, Stardust Radio, Veterans Day, Vietnam Disease Issues, Vietnam War history | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments