Tag Archives: DIY vA Claims

38CFR §3.218=SHREDDERGATE

Posted on July 24, 2012 by asknod

I spotted this in the VBM this morning before my journey to the land of vAMC. We have several vets from the Cleveland area, one of whom has incontrovertible proof of the shrinking C-file phenomenon. That would be our Joe … Continue reading →

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VA-FAIR AND BALANCED

Posted on July 24, 2012 by asknod

I wouldn’t be surprised if the Undersecretary for vA Apologies doesn’t come out with the new Logo. No flies on Fox News. FAIR AND BALANCED YOU REPORT WE DECIDE  According to the poohboahs, every claim is viewed in the light most favorable … Continue reading →

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How to “not lose” your VA claim a la Sellers.

Posted on June 28, 2012 by joeaveragevet

If you are a Veteran, appealing your claim either at the CAVC level or the BVA level, you need to read over Ask Nod’s interpretations of Sellers, as well as the judges’ dicta. While many Vets want to “win” their claim, it … Continue reading →

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vA–DOCTOR AND PONY SHOW

Posted on June 27, 2012 by asknod

Almost on the heels of all the PTSD (PTSI?) news, here come all the VAMC Medical schools  chiming in with a “study” about what they should expect and be looking for. Duh? The disease has been labeled since 1982 so … Continue reading →

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BVA–NO LAND MINE EXPLOSION

Posted on May 25, 2012 by asknod

Alabama, you got the weight on your shoulders That’s breaking your back. Your Cadillac has got a wheel in the ditch And a wheel on the track. From the Neil Young RO in Montgomery, we are treated to this gem. … Continue reading →

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CUE and More CUE

Posted on May 18, 2012 by asknod

My son was home recently and allowed me to stroll through his access port to WestLaw. This is a legal site one subscribes to. Access is limited to those who pay. As he is a law student, he is given … Continue reading →

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Nine Ways to An Earlier Effective Date, Part II

Posted on May 8, 2012 by joeaveragevet

A few days ago, I published an article on winning an earlier effective date, here: https://asknod.wordpress.com/2012/05/04/nine-ways-to-an-earlier-effective-date/   So here you are:  1.  You dont have a “pending claim” that your VARO forgot to adjuticate.  2.  The RO didnt lose any … Continue reading →

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BVA–Worthless VA Medical Opinions

Posted on April 21, 2012 by asknod

As I get older, I read BVA HCV decisions and see errors so egregious they make my hair stand on end. What passes for Independent Medical Opinions requested by BVA VLJs to facilitate adjudications is going downhill rapidly. The following … Continue reading →

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VARO–SQUIDLY DOES SIOUX FALLS

Posted on March 30, 2012 by asknod

Everyone needs some sunshine on Friday and so we are glad to announce that member SquidlyOne, who has been hard at it for years, finally got another piece of the vA pie today. Squdly, for the uninitiated, has been up … Continue reading →

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BvA– HCVets

Posted on March 23, 2012 by asknod

I read many BvA decisions in search of anything we can use to win our claims for this insidious disease. As most know, it seems vA is one step ahead of us on figuring out new ways to deny. This … Continue reading →

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