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NEW BOOK–BETRAYAL OF VALOR

Posted on June 23, 2024 by asknod

I received a copy of a new book that just came out this week. Included was a cover letter  addressed to Mr. Gordon Alexander. The VA Accreditation site has me as Gordon A. Graham and the nova site has me … Continue reading →

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CAFC-BARRY VS. DENIS THE MENACE–I LIKE THAT OLD TIME ROCK AND ROLL

Posted on May 16, 2024 by asknod

Not since the epochal SMC precedence set in Bradley versus Peake waaay back in 2008 have we seen anything to upstage this one. Buie v. Shinseki may have been a close second running neck and neck with Jensen v. Shulkin … Continue reading →

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MAY 9, 2024–A COLD DAY IN HELL

Posted on May 9, 2024 by asknod

Thirteen years, one month and 19 days ago, I filed a request for an Independent Living Program (ILP) grant. That was March 20, 2011. A very close friend and fellow Vietnam Veteran had fought long and hard to win his … Continue reading →

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SMC AND COMBAT CRAIG–DON’T POKE THE BEAR

Posted on April 21, 2024 by asknod

I always wonder what VA “Experts” have been smoking when they open their pieholes and start explaining SMC. The best one I’ve heard in recent memory is probably when our fellow 100%-rated Veteran and expert in all things VA, Combat … Continue reading →

Posted in How to Qualify for VA SMC, SMC, Special Monthly Compensation, VA Agents, VA special monthly compensation, VA TBI, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

EXPOSED VET RADIO SHOW–THURSDAY MARCH 14 @ 1900 HOURS (E)

Posted on March 14, 2024 by asknod

Fresh from the East Coast and having recuperated from the time change, I’ve been invited to discuss the legal conferences I attended March 7 through 9. Quite a bit to be said and I plan to do so. Join us … Continue reading →

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POST-CONFERENCE ATTORNEY JOKES

Posted on March 10, 2024 by asknod

I received these gems from-who else- Silver Starred Ed the LRRP (pronounced Lurp). He knew I was in DC at the legal conferences and delved deeply into attorney humor to find them. Keep in mind, they are actual (I swear) … Continue reading →

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NEW VA BUDGET MEANS NO GUN RESTRICTIONS

Posted on March 5, 2024 by asknod

I must say this was long overdue. VA’s take was if you have mental issues then you have financial issues. If you have financial issues, well sheesh, you probably suffer from suicidal or homicidal ideation. Therefore, to protect you from … Continue reading →

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Pilgrimage to Mecca DC

Posted on March 4, 2024 by asknod

Once again it’s time to saddle up the 737 MAX, spread the prayer rug out and make obeisances to the East while chanting regulations from the NVLSP’s Veterans Benefits Manual™ (VBM). Twice yearly, the faithful are called to attend this … Continue reading →

Posted in CAVC Knowledge, CLE -Continuing Legal Education, The Vietnam Wall, VA Agents, vA news, VA Representative Training, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

MILESTONES– CHUCK ENGLE

Posted on February 26, 2024 by asknod

Every year, about this time, I think back on the enigma of 1st Lieutenant Charles E. Engle (promoted posthumously to Captain). I’ve watched over the last fifteen years as the Bigwigs come back and review his file and award additional … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, From the footlocker, Milestones, The Vietnam Wall, Vietnam War history | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

CUE-ROBERTO’S LAST STAND–SYMPATHETICALLY READING YOUR PLEA

Posted on February 18, 2024 by asknod

Regardless of anything you hear about Motions to Revise an old decision, also known as filing a CUE, remember one salient principle. While VA does not, and will not, entertain the benefit of the doubt (BOTD), they are required under … Continue reading →

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