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VA’s ASYMMETRICAL LAWFARE

Posted on December 14, 2025 by asknod

Definitions from Oxford Languages    a·sym·met·ri·cal /ˌāsəˈmetrək(ə)l/ adjective having parts that fail to correspond to one another in shape, size, or arrangement; lacking symmetry. “the church has an asymmetrical plan with an aisle only on one side” Similar: lopsided; unsymmetrical, crooked; uneven; … Continue reading →

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THE SMELL OF NAPALM IN THE MORNING

Posted on November 11, 2025 by asknod

I reckon the only folks who would remember that phrase are diehard Apocalypse Now movie buffs or those of us who actually smelled it. I suppose it goes hand in hand with the old saw “”For those who have served, … Continue reading →

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LAWSUIT AGAINST VETERANS GUARDIAN LLC

Posted on September 19, 2025 by asknod

I think it’s time we, not as litigators, but as Veterans, acknowledge the truth. As many of you know, or maybe many of you do not know, in 2007, while trying to win my claim for VA benefits, I decided … Continue reading →

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MEMORIAL DAY 2025-WHERE HAVE ALL THE FLOWERS GONE?

Posted on May 26, 2025 by asknod

I have been known to listen to different news sources not only to broaden my perspective on how dissimilar minds think but also to attempt to comprehend change. An example would be how (or why) a swath of America has … Continue reading →

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CLAIMS SHARKS.

Posted on April 27, 2025 by asknod

Stop what you’re doing now and read this article from the War Horse. It’s a report on our fellow Veterans Lt. Colonels Scott Greenblatt and Bill Taylor.https://thewarhorse.org/va-benefits-claims-lobbying-congress/ Boy howdy wouldn’t you want to set a spell, have a brewski or … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, Claims sharks, Complaints Department, Food for thought, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

PONDERING PERPETUAL MOTION IN SO. CAL.

Posted on February 23, 2025 by asknod

Good Afternoon. I guess you are wondering why I called you here today. Just kidding. We’re babysitting my son’s dog for a 4-day stint while they go on a minivacation. As you can see in the video below, Daisy is … Continue reading →

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BVA– WORKIN’ IN A COAL MINE

Posted on February 16, 2025 by asknod

Well, pilgrims. It’s Sunday morning and I feel that spirit moving me to bore you all to tears again with my drivel. But if even one TBI’d or PTSD’d Veteran read this blog and came to me, I’d be plumb … Continue reading →

Posted in Aid and Attendance, Food for thought, SMC, Tips and Tricks, VBMS Tricks, Veterans Law, Vietnam Disease Issues | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

BVA–§3.156(C) JUSTICE OVERDUE

Posted on January 12, 2025 by asknod

I’ve written a few articles over the years about Chris the Door Gunner, my now good friend in addition to my client. We’ve almost “gotterdone” after seven years. But not quite. VA screwed him for so long and so hard … Continue reading →

Posted in 3.156(c), §3.156(c) claims, DIC, How to Qualify for VA SMC, Humor, Independent Medical Opinions, SMC, VA Agents, VA special monthly compensation, VA TBI, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

2025– WHAT VETS HOPE TO SEE THIS YEAR

Posted on January 11, 2025 by asknod

I love the New Year hooplah and all it promises. A new, clean slate upon which to write. The promise of finally losing weight must be a big one because every year about now, Weightbegone©, and a bunch of other … Continue reading →

Posted in BvA Decisions, Claims sharks, Combat Presumption, Presumption of Regularity, Presumption of Soundness, Reductions in rating, VA Agents, VA Claims Sharks, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

OUR POTENTIAL NEW VA SECRETARY DOUG COLLINS

Posted on November 17, 2024 by asknod

I find it interesting that every time we go through the machinations of installing a new VA Secretary, that all manner of trepidation and fear race through the minds of the Veterans’ population. Well, perhaps the minds of those who … Continue reading →

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