Tag Archives: Gulf War Vets Help

VA’s ASYMMETRICAL LAWFARE

Posted on December 14, 2025 by asknod

Definitions from Oxford Languages    a·sym·met·ri·cal /ˌāsəˈmetrək(ə)l/ adjective having parts that fail to correspond to one another in shape, size, or arrangement; lacking symmetry. “the church has an asymmetrical plan with an aisle only on one side” Similar: lopsided; unsymmetrical, crooked; uneven; … Continue reading →

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FOR ENFILADING FIRE, ALWAYS PLACE YOUR PIGS ON YOUR FLANKS

Posted on November 16, 2025 by asknod

I know. That title sounds pretty onerous but it was a wise piece of advice in the 60’s that carries over into the litigation world. Meet Roger the chef. Roger enlisted in June of 1964 just in time to enjoy … Continue reading →

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THE SMELL OF NAPALM IN THE MORNING

Posted on November 11, 2025 by asknod

I reckon the only folks who would remember that phrase are diehard Apocalypse Now movie buffs or those of us who actually smelled it. I suppose it goes hand in hand with the old saw “”For those who have served, … Continue reading →

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RECENT ARTICLE IN WAPO ABOUT FRAUD IN VETERANS’ CLAIMS

Posted on October 30, 2025 by asknod

It’s funny how certain things rear their ugly heads right smack dab in the middle of nasty articles about all us lyin’ stinkin’ Vets just looking for a handout. A week after that article came out, I was doing a … Continue reading →

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LAWSUIT AGAINST VETERANS GUARDIAN LLC

Posted on September 19, 2025 by asknod

I think it’s time we, not as litigators, but as Veterans, acknowledge the truth. As many of you know, or maybe many of you do not know, in 2007, while trying to win my claim for VA benefits, I decided … Continue reading →

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BVA–R1 WITH ONLY ONE L

Posted on August 12, 2025 by asknod

I would have named this one Back Door Man by Jim Morrison of the Doors but it didn’t involve an extramarital affair. I will say, this is a first for me because prior to this,  you’d have needed a perfect … Continue reading →

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PACT ACT–AO=PRESUMPTIVE HYPOTHYROIDISM

Posted on August 3, 2025 by asknod

Contributor and reader Brian from the easterly reaches of our great state of Washington, also called the “other Washington”, asks me to bloviate on hypothyroidism à la Agent L’orange. Of course, there are other ways you can develop hypothyroidism and … Continue reading →

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Mental Health Petition PSA

Posted on July 10, 2025 by asknod

Here you go folks. This just came in from a client I’m repping. Please read and sign… or just sign it to support getting more help to those Vets who are experiencing pushback from VA over their access to Mental … Continue reading →

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7/04/25–NOW YOU SEE IT-NOW YOU DON’T

Posted on July 3, 2025 by asknod

I was going to write one of those gooshy National Holiday articles about how wonderful America has become in the last five or so months but hell, everyone knows that unless you’ve been holding your breath and are turning blue … Continue reading →

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CLAIMS SHARKS.

Posted on April 27, 2025 by asknod

Stop what you’re doing now and read this article from the War Horse. It’s a report on our fellow Veterans Lt. Colonels Scott Greenblatt and Bill Taylor.https://thewarhorse.org/va-benefits-claims-lobbying-congress/ Boy howdy wouldn’t you want to set a spell, have a brewski or … Continue reading →

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