Tag Archives: HCVETS

VARO SHINANIGANS-DENIAL BEFORE THE C&P

Posted on August 7, 2018 by asknod

Before I inveigh on the Winston Salem chowderheads for their transgressions, I wanted to pass along some valuable information to you guys. When you’re a) down to your last four eggs,  and b) you’re planning on serving them scrambled anyway; … Continue reading →

Posted in 3.156(c), Agent Orange, C&P exams, C-Files and RBAs, CUE, KP Veterans, NPRC 1973 Fire, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, VA Medical Mysteries Explained, vARO Decisions, VARO Misfeasance, VBMS Tricks, Veterans Law, Vietnam War history | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

ROBERT WILKIE-QUO VADIS?

Posted on July 29, 2018 by asknod

Well now, campers. We have a new VASEC but is it a Hallelujah moment or one more akin to a continuing series of disappointments? History provides us an endless parade of incompetent, well-meaning Secretaries that demonstrated a pronounced proclivity to … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, CAVC Knowledge, Equitable tolling, Extraordinary Writs of Mandamus, Food for thought, Independent Living Program, Inspirational Veterans, KP Veterans, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, VA Secretaries | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

WINNING WARS-THE ESSENTIAL INGREDIENT.

Posted on July 12, 2018 by asknod

The (l)east coast branch of asknod sends us this important observation that may sway our military’s hellbent rush towards drone usage in combat. What might be overlooked is drones never get hangovers (but the operator might), go AWOL (except that … Continue reading →

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JULY 4TH, 2018

Posted on July 4, 2018 by asknod

While this may be America’s day to celebrate our Independence, it always brings back a fond memory of old. After arriving on the Indochinese Peninsula in early May ’70, I discovered vast quantities of  5.56 mm x 39 mm tracers … Continue reading →

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HADIT.COM RADIO SHOW 6/28/2018

Posted on June 26, 2018 by asknod

Jerrel and John have graciously invited me on for another show. This should be interesting. I’d like to teach all of you how to weaponize your claims so you can’t lose. Yep. You read that correctly. Yesterday morning I had … Continue reading →

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FISHING STORIES NO ONE WOULD BUY

Posted on June 22, 2018 by asknod

Humor strikes me when you give me the ammo. And Least Coast Bruce (Almighty) just sent me the mother lode of fishing chuckles. In addition, at the end you will find some choice tidbits from my old friend Smoke. Life … Continue reading →

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AMC CHANGES TO ARC– VA COY ON MEANING

Posted on June 11, 2018 by asknod

Recently, to everyone’s surprise even at 810 Yellow Brick Road NW, the VA, without so much as a by your leave, arbitrarily changed the the name of our favorite DC black hole. I speak, of course, of the Appeals Management Center, … Continue reading →

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CHANGE MANAGEMENT AGENTS–THE UNSUNG HEROES

Posted on June 9, 2018 by asknod

Actually, I probably blew that and should have written Heroines as most of the VA CMAs I talk to are women. One thing is certain. Change embodies what they do and they are quick about it. Today, I wish to … Continue reading →

Posted in KP Veterans, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, VA Attorneys, vA news, VBMS Tricks, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

LZ CORK–UNDERSTANDING §3.156(c)

Posted on June 2, 2018 by asknod

I just received a grant of some claims and a 96-page SOC that dang near has everything from 38 CFR Part 3 in it verbatim. The postman delivered it on a 40-foot flatbed with a forklift. Naw, just kidding. It … Continue reading →

Posted in 3.156(c), Agent Orange, All about Veterans, BvA Decisions, C&P exams, CAVC Knowledge, Informal Claims, KP Veterans, Lawyering Up, Nexus Information, TBI, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, VBMS Tricks, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 10 Comments

HADIT.COM RADIO SHOW THIS PM-5-17-2018

Posted on May 17, 2018 by asknod

I apologize for such short notice. Blame it on a balky CITRIX VBMS connection. Trust ol’ VA to buy the Cheapo Depot™ computer program to underpin a huge national VBMS computer linking VACO to its 56 minions scattered across the … Continue reading →

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