Tag Archives: Disabled Veteran

EXPOSED VET RADIO SHOW THURSDAY 8/29

Posted on August 26, 2024 by asknod

Yesseree, bob. You read that right. It’s the PRE- Fall conference in Salt Lick City show. I’m sure John and Ray have a better idea of what the show will focus on but it’s always interesting. I’ll call him/them back … Continue reading →

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REMANDS- WHY WE HAVE THEM.

Posted on August 24, 2024 by asknod

I get perennial questions from every Vet when they join the asknod Army. How long is this going to take? Do we have to appeal to the Board? To the Court? Actually, there are a lot more questions but those … Continue reading →

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VA–I’LL BE YOUR HUCKLEBERRY

Posted on August 18, 2024 by asknod

We’re rapidly reaching a breaking point very similar to what I encountered when I came home from Vietnam. We have engaged in a protracted war footing for twenty years (again) and now the chickens are coming home to roost. The … Continue reading →

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EXPOSED VET RADIO SHOW– 8/08/2024

Posted on August 6, 2024 by asknod

Greetings, fellow Veterans. John has invited me on to the show to discuss some of the not-so-well-known side effects of the new PACT Act. We’ll also discuss the Barry vs. McDonough decision and how that impacts §3.350(f)(3) going forward… or … Continue reading →

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VA’S TERA AND ILER REPORTS–A REBIRTH OF THE AO REGISTRY?

Posted on August 4, 2024 by asknod

Face it. VA is like any Government Agency. The penchant for turning everything into a fancy acronym has finally given birth to whole agency offices with acrotanks-think tanks of sub-IQ GS 10s entrusted with turning everything they can into some … Continue reading →

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BVA–GONNA BE A HEARTACHE TONIGHT

Posted on July 27, 2024 by asknod

Life is good. It’s summer. It should be good-and moreover, it should be redolent with good memories and fun. But, as the title to this blog implies, there’s gonna be a continuing heartache for a few of us due to … Continue reading →

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THE SYNDICATE–A COMPOSITE ANALYSIS

Posted on July 18, 2024 by asknod

Without divulging any names, (boy howdy do your ears just perk up) I admit joining a new think tank. We loosely call it The Syndicate although it’s far more informal than a Wounded Wallet “All Hands on Deck!” alert. Relax. … Continue reading →

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AMERICA IN THE 21ST CENTURY–HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Posted on July 4, 2024 by asknod

Unlike Mr. Sting of The Police band, I have great faith in America. His song Spirits in the Material World paints a bleak picture of the future if you subscribe to its dire premise. Many progresssive-minded folks do. I don’t. … Continue reading →

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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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EXPOSED VET RADIO SHOW– THURSDAY 6/13/2024

Posted on June 13, 2024 by asknod

I got hornswoggled into doing a PCAFC appeal to the Board for Ray. Then I inadvertently inherited one already at the BVA in Caseflow so I’m going to discuss the ins and outs of “How to” for all of you … Continue reading →

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