Tag Archives: Disabled Veteran

SCOTUS–HENDERSON v. SHINSEKI–EQUITABLE TOLLING

Posted on February 28, 2012 by asknod

I’m sure you’ve probably heard of  David L. Henderson’s legendary fight spanning more than a decade and 5 VA Sectretaries by now. Most Vets have. This is the stuff that good campfire stories are made of. Allow me to take … Continue reading →

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Better Not Pout, Better Not Shout

Posted on February 28, 2012 by asknod

Remember the old ditty from Santa Claus is Coming to Town? Just imagine yourself in Keith Roberts’ shoes.  I posted a not so flattering summary of his first tête a tête with the VA (and the CAVC) last year based … Continue reading →

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BVA-Yo! Remember me?

Posted on February 22, 2012 by asknod

I called the BVA on their secret number yesterday and talked with a really nice gal named Cybil.  Yes, she actually told me her name. We talked for almost 15 minutes about my claims and their non-progress. She did indicate … Continue reading →

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COVA–MANIO v DERWINSKI–DOCTRINE OF LACHES

Posted on February 21, 2012 by asknod

Veterans have a misconception about our laws. Most I have talked to think our only difference to civil courts is the benefit of the doubt doctrine. There are many other rights and one of the earliest argued was the right of … Continue reading →

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.30-’06 Chrysler.

Posted on February 19, 2012 by asknod

Have you ever had bad luck? Not serious bad luck like Hep. but like humorous, expensive bad luck? Imagine deer hunting. I always hunt with a modern firearm as opposed to black powder. Its far more convenient to have the … Continue reading →

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New Camp Lejeune Update

Posted on February 18, 2012 by asknod

I just received this from our East Coast membership in charge of such things. Greetings It has been a few weeks since we asked everyone to visit the House Veterans Affairs Committee’s (HVAC) Chairman’s website. Initially we were encouraged by … Continue reading →

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BVA–§ 1151 FOR IFN TX

Posted on February 17, 2012 by asknod

This will give you an idea of what you are up against with the VA if you go toe to toe on an §11151 claim.  This Vet did not prevail and would probably have been better served with a real lawyer. … Continue reading →

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BVA–THE EVIDENCE PREPONDERATES AGAINST

Posted on February 17, 2012 by asknod

Ever had one of those days where everything goes haywire? I hate that when that happens. Here our General from Montgomery has listed everything but ingrown toenails. He has a lot of disabilities judging from what I’m seeing- 34 to be … Continue reading →

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BVA–SHOTGUN TECHNIQUE

Posted on February 17, 2012 by asknod

This is a unique rating. It’s brand new and the Veteran has listed risks which legitimately could be used to deny him. Here the RO let this go up to the BVA with no endorsement as to which was the … Continue reading →

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BVA–INDIAN COUNTRY

Posted on February 17, 2012 by asknod

The last of the 2011 BVA decisions were posted this morning early. I know. I couldn’t sleep or else I’m prescient. Since my Cryoglobulinemia is in Hyperdrive mode, I doubt it’s precognition. My brain feels like a gigantic sticky spider … Continue reading →

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