Tag Archives: ASKNOD BOOK

VA RATINGS–AM I 100% OR NOT?

Posted on January 27, 2019 by asknod

I get queries about 3 times a month to diagnose a Veteran’s rating. Apparently VA is not as clear as we would like and uses all manner of acronyms in an attempt to throw us off. So, too, do they … Continue reading →

Posted in 100% ratings, KP Veterans, SMC, TDIU, VA Agents, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

LZ CORK–SWEET HOME ALABAMA

Posted on January 19, 2019 by asknod

Who would have thunk it? I began LZ Cork 10/05/14- The Americal Saga from Dong Ha- as a quest for Butch Long’s long lost Purple Heart. But not just lost. Never awarded would be the proper way of saying it. … Continue reading →

Posted in Agent Orange, All about Veterans, Food for the soul, From the footlocker, Inspirational Veterans, KP Veterans, LZ Cork, SMC, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, vARO Decisions, VBMS Tricks, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

BVA- HCV WIN–DR. BENNET CECIL STRIKES AGAIN

Posted on January 13, 2019 by asknod

I’ve talked with and used Dr. Cecil for many years now. He has been of immeasurable help in getting my Veterans service connected for Hep. C. Here, again, he proves his worth and comes through-not once, but twice- in ensuring … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, DRO and BVA Hearings, HCV Risks (documented), IMOs/IMEs, Jetgun BvA Decisions, Jetgun Claims evidence, KP Veterans, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

HADIT RADIO SHOW THURSDAY JAN. 17TH–MORE ON BLUE WATER/THAILAND AO

Posted on January 12, 2019 by asknod

I got the Bat signal in the sky the other day. Jerrell and John started hounding me for the sequel to our last show on December 19th. This subject has been reintroduced from strictly the Blue Water angle in the … Continue reading →

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BRIAN KOLFAGE–SAUCE FOR THE GANDER?

Posted on December 23, 2018 by asknod

As most of you know, I am not one to detract from other Veterans outfits-or Veterans themselves, for that matter- unless they become rude, crude, socially unattractive (or boorish) and embarrass the collective Veteran community. I have always been consoled by … Continue reading →

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HADIT.COM RADIO SHOW 12/19/18–HERBICIDES FOR SAILORS BUT NOT THAILAND VETS?

Posted on December 18, 2018 by asknod

Boy howdy you can sure tell this radio show is going to be a daisy. As most know, Procopio v Shinseki has finally metamorphosed into Procopio v Wilkie at the Fed. Circus. Oral yelling matches were held last week and … Continue reading →

Posted in Agent Orange, All about Veterans, Blue Water Navy, CAVC ruling, DM II, Independent Medical Opinions, Inspirational Veterans, KP Veterans, Medical News, Thailand AO presumptive path, VA Agents, VA Attorneys, VA Conspiracies, VA Medical Mysteries Explained, Veterans Law, Vietnam Disease Issues, Vietnam War history | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

SCOTUS-KISOR V. WILKIE–CHEVRON UNDER THE MICROSCOPE…FINALLY

Posted on December 13, 2018 by asknod

In the Rainmaker business we often are forced to swallow the VA Secretary’s interpretation of what he is trying desperately to translate into regulation from what Congress enacted. In Veterans Blogs and many legal decisions, you will often hear several … Continue reading →

Posted in 3.156(c), All about Veterans, Earlier Effective dates, Tips and Tricks, VA Attorneys, Vietnam War history | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

VETERANCLAIM’S BLOG–ONE MORE TOOL IN YOUR VA POUCH

Posted on November 30, 2018 by asknod

I feel remiss in forgetting to share this earlier-like about five or six years ago earlier. Some who have mastered the art of Google Search must have inevitably run across this gentleman’s blog. He and I converse on the great … Continue reading →

Posted in Independent Living Program, Independent Medical Opinions, Inspirational Veterans, KP Veterans, Lawyering Up, Presumption of Regularity, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, VA Attorneys | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

HAPPY THANKSGIVING 2018–PERPETUAL THANKS

Posted on November 24, 2018 by asknod

Having joined the 30,000- Joules club three times in 90 seconds one morning (and graduated), my perspective on life is probably different than many of yours. As near as I can tell, I’ve used up 6 of any 9 potential, … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, Humor, KP Veterans, Thanksgiving and war, VA Agents, VA Attorneys, VA Motions for Reconsideration, vA news, VBMS Tricks, Veterans Law, Vietnam War history | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

FEDERAL CIRCUIT JUSTICE

Posted on November 15, 2018 by asknod

Cupcake asked me to blog about this anomaly. Imagine filing your VA claim at the local Fort Fumble.  You wait 125 days (right!) for your denial. You are then in for a long wait for an appeal. We’re talking six … Continue reading →

Posted in BvA Decisions, CAVC ruling, CAVC/COVA Decision, Complaints Department, DRO and BVA Hearings, Humor, KP Veterans, VA Agents | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 13 Comments