Tag Archives: Disabled Veteran

HADIT.COM RADIO SHOW THIS THURSDAY

I have been invited back because every time Jerrel asks me about how things went in San Antonio at the NOVA conferences, why, we get a caller and the subject gets put on hold. To repair that, we’re going to … Continue reading

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CAVC–WHAZZUP, DOC? HE’S BAAAAAAAAAACK.

What could be more fun than spending $50 on one of these? Quo Vadis greenhouse? How about that earlier effective date that screwed you- then eluded you? Read on folks. This one’s going out tomorrow with Priority Mail. 2017 CAVC … Continue reading

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BVA- ILP SERVICES ARE COMING BACK IN VOGUE (FINALLY)

Check out some of the new far thinkers at the BVA. Imagine back to that 1981 era when the Eagles just came out with that new album. Long hair was still in… and so was the ILP. We’ve taken it … Continue reading

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VBA–WORLD-CLASS SERVICE?

Yesterday morning, I dressed up in my “I’m mad as hell and I’m not going to take it anymore” suit. I dialed up the director’s office at the Phoenix Regional Office and was preparing to launch a diatribe on why there … Continue reading

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CAVC- CULBRETH V SHULKIN–THE 45-DAY SOLUTION

When things have dragged on for more than three years and the Regional Office really can’t remember who you are (nor could they care less), it sometimes helps to throw a Ulysses  Grant coupon at it and watch the 027 OGC … Continue reading

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JACK THE CAT–PERMANENT AND TOTAL

This story is our first day of the drive to San Antonio, TX for the Spring NOVA conference. We overnighted at the Fairfield Inn in Redding,  California. I’m not advertising Marriott Rewards™ but they have the cat’s pajamas on their … Continue reading

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CAVC– THE GUY IN THE RED BOW TIE AT SPRING NOVA ’17

Perhaps you have been touched by CAVC Chief Judge Robert N. Davis in your dealings with the VA. Boy howdy have I. Up until the 22nd of April, I didn’t realize it was he who had such a profound effect on Katrina … Continue reading

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ESKINAZI STRIKES AGAIN

Just when we thought ol’ Laura was going to quietly fade away in her new digs over at VA’s Human Resources, lightning strikes again. It’s sad to think that any VA employee would spend their time ruminating on how to … Continue reading

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VA STAKEHOLDERS-WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW.

I have repeatedly heard the term “VA stakeholder” and finally decided to look it up. Former VA Secretary McDonald and our newest fearless leader repeat it incessantly so it must have great gravitas. Here’s the skinny from what I can … Continue reading

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CAVC– WELCH V. SHULKIN–PISSING OFF THE POPE

Most Veterans don’t understand how this VA poker game works. I know it took me around the block three times with Veterans Services Organizations running interference for VA against me. Every once and a while I like to look back … Continue reading

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