Tag Archives: DIY vA Claims

MEMORIAL DAY 2023–STILL IN SEARCH OF THE OTHER 81,000

Posted on May 29, 2023 by asknod

Being a voracious reader (and a Veteran + advocate), I gravitate toward military stories of old MIA/BNR Veterans. Note that I capitalize Veteran and always have. Veterans served our nation whereas veterans are longtime employees of an organization. One of … Continue reading →

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EXPOSED VET RADIO SHOW THURSDAY 5/18/2023–EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT SMC A&A

Posted on May 16, 2023 by asknod

Yep. Just got the Bat signal in the sky over my hacienda to report for duty to the John and Jerrel show this Thursday evening. Show starts at 1900 Hrs on the East Coast and, by deducting 3 hours from … Continue reading →

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5/07/1975-2nd PLACE–SEA WAR GAMES

Posted on May 7, 2023 by asknod

May 7 is an anniversary event for me. That’s what psychologists call a particularly bad hair day you went through in the war. May 7th embodies an ignoble day of a not-so-special time in our military history. Win. Place. Show. … Continue reading →

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EXPOSED VET RADIO SHOW THURSDAY–4/27/2023

Posted on April 25, 2023 by asknod

John emailed me last night and asked if I was over my jetlag yet. Heeeeell no. I woke up this morning at 0400 and was up and at ’em. It’ll abate but I’m headed back to DC on July 11th … Continue reading →

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BVA-§3.816(c)(1)–BENDIN’ ATOMS DOWN IN BIKINI

Posted on April 24, 2023 by asknod

Once upon a time down on a peaceful Pacific Island, the US Navy began testing a-bombs. My Vet was there (Johnston Atoll) standing on deck at parade rest (as ordered) in April ’62 to observe and, unbeknowst to him, being … Continue reading →

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LEAVIN’ ON A JET PLANE-IT’S CLE TIME

Posted on April 16, 2023 by asknod

CLEs are “continuing legal education” credits we are required to obtain in order to keep our license to torture the VA. As for the song, I sure ain’t planning on walking or paddling to DC or Orlando. That’s for gyrines, … Continue reading →

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R1–WE’RE GOIN’ UP AROUND THE BEND

Posted on April 2, 2023 by asknod

Great song. My pilot in charge (PIC) had a battery-powered GE tape recorder with the little 3-inch reels and a penchant to play songs while we were taxiing out to take off from Alternate in the mornings. He swore it … Continue reading →

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VA AGENTS–AN INTERESTING QUIRK

Posted on March 26, 2023 by asknod

I currently have a few cases I’ve shared with a Jedi Master who’s almost a household word in VA circles. Kenneth Carpenter-aka the Word Butcher of the VA litigation World. Ken can dismember a phrase uttered by a VA examiner … Continue reading →

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EXPOSED VET RADIO SHOW

Posted on March 15, 2023 by asknod

As most of you know, Jerrel is somewhat under the weather since his latest medical misadventure. We’re certainly hoping and praying he recovers from this one and remain positive for the moment that he will. I’m sure he’ll be listening … Continue reading →

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SMC N–I LIKE THAT OLD TIME SMC

Posted on March 10, 2023 by asknod

First off, a prayer for 11 Bravo 20 Eddie who passed last Sunday. I had him in for an upgrade to R2 and he fell prey to the old delay, deny until he died. I’ll be helping his surviving spouse … Continue reading →

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