Tag Archives: Help with SMC Claims

CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION IN SAN DIEGO

Posted on April 11, 2026 by asknod

Every six months, we of the VA legal persuasion (legally accredited), descend on some unwitting city in sufficient numbers to accomplish absolutely nothing financially. Sure, the hotel will be filled to the gills but it probably would be anyway with … Continue reading →

Posted in Continuing Legal Education (CLEs), Humor, VA Agents, Veterans Law | Tagged asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, Disabled Veteran, DIY vA Claims, Help with SMC Claims, Help with vA Claims, Helping Veterans, How to get SMC Loss of Use, How to win SMC T, Service Connection, SMC, VA claims, Veterans Benefits, Veterans claims help, Veterans Humor, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 2 Comments

ANOTHER SATURDAY NIGHT AND I AIN’T GOT NOBODY

Posted on March 29, 2026 by asknod

Several Veteran have emailed me with the eternal quandary of how, or why, exactly, March 29th somehow became the “last day” of the geographical disagreement between the Republic of Viet Nam (RVN) and the Democratic Republic of Viet Nam (DRV). … Continue reading →

Posted in Food for thought, Vietnam War history | Tagged asknod.org, Disabled Veteran, DIY vA Claims, Help with SMC Claims, Help with vA Claims, Helping Veterans, How to get VA SMC, Service Connection, SMC for aid and attendance, VA claims, Veterans Benefits, Veterans claims help, Veterans Humor, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help., war mementos | 4 Comments

REDUCING THE VA BACKLOG ONE MISTAKE AT A TIME

Posted on March 1, 2026 by asknod

Several days ago, I read that VA has miraculously managed to shrink the backlog to less than 100,000 claims for the first time since 2013. At first glance, most of you would think “Holy shit, Batman. That means my claims … Continue reading →

Posted in Aid and Attendance, Barry Bumps in SMC, SMC, Special Monthly Compensation, VA Agents, VA special monthly compensation, Veterans Law | Tagged asknod.org, Disabled Veteran, DIY vA Claims, Help with SMC Claims, Help with vA Claims, Helping Veterans, How to get VA SMC, Service Connection, SMC Barry Bumps, VA claims, VA SMC Back Pay, VA SMC Ratings, Veterans Benefits, Veterans claims help, Veterans Humor, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 2 Comments

FED CIRCUS- IMPLICIT DENIAL– SWEET CAROLINE

Posted on February 8, 2026 by asknod

I never was a fan of Neil Diamond. His stuff crossed into Neil Sadaka territory-too bubblegummy. But I heard the song on a recent Landman episode and it fits. “Sweet Caroline/Good times never seemed so good/I’ve been inclined/To believe they … Continue reading →

Posted in CAFC Rulings, Duty to Assist, How to Qualify for VA SMC, Implicit denial, SMC, Special Monthly Compensation, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, VA special monthly compensation | Tagged askNOD.com, Disabled Veteran, DIY vA Claims, Help with SMC Claims, Help with vA Claims, Helping Veterans, Service Connection, SMC Barry Bumps, SMC for aid and attendance, VA claims, VA SMC Claims, VA SMC Mr. Potatohead, VA SMC Ratings, Veterans Benefits, Veterans claims help, Veterans Humor, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 2 Comments

BVA– AND I’M FEELIN’. . GLAD ALL OVER

Posted on January 19, 2026 by asknod

In the news, we’re constantly bombarded by articles about the passing of the last Pearl Harbor Survivor, the last guy who came ashore at Omaha, the last Navajo Code Talker and more. Don’t get me wrong. I revere every one … Continue reading →

Posted in Agent Orange, Aid and Attendance, BvA Decisions, BVA Purplebook, Pickles, R1/R2, Special Monthly Compensation, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, Veterans Law | Tagged ASKNOD BOOK, askNOD.com, asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, Disabled Veteran, DIY vA Claims, Help with SMC Claims, Help with vA Claims, Helping Veterans, How to get VA SMC, Inspirational Veterans, Service Connection, SMC for aid and attendance, VA claims, VA SMC, VA SMC Claims, VA SMC Ratings, Veterans Benefits, Veterans claims help, Veterans Humor, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 1 Comment

VA-YOU KEEP ME HANGIN’ ON

Posted on December 28, 2025 by asknod

I loved that song by Vanilla Fudge. It sure describes VA law. I do so wish I had a better commo channel to Secretary Collins. I feel I could save the VA millions of dollars and speed up the claims … Continue reading →

Posted in Aid and Attendance, BvA Decisions, Higher Level of Review (HLR), How to Qualify for VA SMC, M-21 info, Special Monthly Compensation, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, VA special monthly compensation, Veterans Law | Tagged asknod.org, Disabled Veteran, DIY vA Claims, Help with SMC Claims, Help with vA Claims, Helping Veterans, Korean War Vets Help, Service Connection, SMC for aid and attendance, VA backlog, VA claims, vA CLAIMS FOR PTSD, VA SMC, VA SMC Claims, VA SMC Mr. Potatohead, Veterans Benefits, Veterans claims help, Veterans Humor, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 5 Comments

VA-WHO DETERMINES THE EFFECTIVE DATE?

Posted on November 23, 2025 by asknod

Happy Thanksgiving to you all. I hope this finds you and your significant other in good health. Or if you live in lower Utah, ditto to your significant others. Since we don’t ostracize anyone for their religious/political beliefs or pronouns, … Continue reading →

Posted in Thanksgiving and war | Tagged ASKNOD BOOK, asknod.org, Disabled Veteran, DIY vA Claims, Help with SMC Claims, Help with vA Claims, Helping Veterans, How to get VA SMC, Service Connection, SMC Barry Bumps, SMC for aid and attendance, VA claims, Veterans Benefits, Veterans claims help, Veterans Humor, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in All about Veterans, Inspirational Veterans, Veterans Day, Veterans Law | Tagged askNOD.com, Disabled Veteran, DIY vA Claims, Gulf War Vets Help, Help with SMC Claims, Help with vA Claims, Helping Veterans, Service Connection, SMC Barry Bumps, VA claims, VA SMC Claims, Veterans Benefits, Veterans claims help, Veterans Humor, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 7 Comments

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 →

Posted in Claims sharks, Complaints Department, Independent Medical Opinions | Tagged ASKNOD BOOK, askNOD.com, asknod.org, Disabled Veteran, DIY vA Claims, Gulf War Claims Help, Gulf War Vets Help, HCV Veterans, Help with SMC Claims, Help with vA Claims, Help with vA HCV Claims., Helping Veterans, How to get VA SMC, Korean War Vets Help, Service Connection, VA claims, Veterans Benefits, Veterans claims help, Veterans Humor, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 3 Comments

EXPOSED VET ZOOM VIDEO SHOW THURSDAY 9/18/25

Posted on September 17, 2025 by asknod

Veterans John Stacy and Ray Cobb have invited me to join another up-and-coming Veterans Advocate Jenny Lohnes tomorrow night at 1900 Hrs East Coast. I asked John if he’d like to call her and invite her on to talk to … Continue reading →