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VBMS–THE MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR

Yeppers, folks. I’ve been busy testing and criminal background investigating and PIV carding. I’ve  finally been given the keys to the VBMS henhouse to view my clients’ claims in real time across our Fruited Plains. Seems there are still a … Continue reading

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SCHULKIN–SHOULD HE STAY OR SHOULD HE GO?

I’ll let you be the judge and the jury on this one. What do you do with a cabinet-level political appointee who breaks the law? Let’s put aside the sandbox politics and look at this as adults. You’re appointed to … Continue reading

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A veteran-friendly law school in Florida + + +

The necessity for legal expertise and knowledge when dealing with the VA is by now obvious to readers of ASKNOD.  For veterans and others who are considering a law degree, the small Ave Maria School of Law (LINK) is somewhat … Continue reading

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CAVC–GRAHAM v SHULKIN- BELTS AND SUSPENDERS GENTLEMEN

They say the third time is the charm. Golly doggie, I’d hope to think so. Judge Bartley kinda got a little hot around the collar on my last foray to try to pour concrete around the  Individualized Independent Living Program … Continue reading

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VA ER care: Staab vs Shulkin. April 8, 2016 is the important date

The Secretary now has an inkling of what it feels like to have a bucket of  excrément  thrown at him by the VA.  I’ve read the VAOIG’s completely one-sided overblown gossipy report (LINK), and his lawyers worthy rebuttal.  Nevertheless, his Chief … Continue reading

Posted in All about Veterans, CAVC/COVA Decision, Complaints Department, Food for thought, Future Veterans, General Messages, Guest authors, Important CAVC/COVA Ruling, non-va care, OIG Entertainment, Uncategorized, VA Attorneys, VA Health Care, vA news | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

RETIRED NAVY HUMOR FROM AROUND THE NATION

Our east Coast purveyor of all VA knowledge worth printing has discovered a new cache of humor from a select salty group we often shortchange on this site. Not that I am remiss in representing Squids but I do tend … Continue reading

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CAVC–HARVEY v SHULKIN–LIPSTICK ON THE COLLAR

Over the years of my involvement in VA law, I have occasionally (rarely, mind you) heard of Medical Doctor cum Juris Doctorate hired guns. No names here. You all know who you are. In the same vein, I have encountered … Continue reading

Posted in CAVC Knowledge, CAVC ruling, CAVC/COVA Decision, KP Veterans, Lawyering Up, Medical News, Tips and Tricks, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

HADIT.COM RADIO SHOW–ALL ABOUT THE DC ROAD TRIP

Jerrell called me the other day while I was on the way back from DC. He must have heard me fly over. He and Mr. Basser want to do another radio show. It sure doesn’t take much to get me … Continue reading

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BEYOND THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD TRIP

Indeed, as the lyrics state, I’ve decided my future lies beyond 810 Yellow Brick Road NW. Rarely do you get a chance to roll up six important projects into one and accomplish them all in one fell swoop. Imagine being … Continue reading

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BVA–RAPID TURNOVER OF STAFF ATTORNEYS BODES ILL FOR VETS

My good friend Vicki sent me a link the other day that really rolled my socks down. I was mortified to think how this impacts the backlog at the BVA for docketing our appeals. Mind you, I take some of … Continue reading

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