Tag Archives: Helping Veterans

DADDY DAY AT SCHOOL

Posted on October 26, 2023 by asknod

Cupcake sent me the below article while I was in DC for a face-to-face, bayonet-distance hearing (my favorite) before a really great Veterans Law Judge yesterday afternoon. They say a picture is worth a thousand words. In my business, a … Continue reading →

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VBACOL319–CLEANUP ON AISLE R1

Posted on October 14, 2023 by asknod

First of all, I’d like to explain that all Regional Offices are assigned a three-digit identifier number to confuse somebody somewhere. The Russians in case they attack? Why not just call it what it is? Columbia, South Carolina is, for … Continue reading →

Posted in Aid and Attendance, AMC or ARC, Implicit denial, R1/R2, Reductions in rating, SMC, Special Monthly Compensation, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

BRAIN MUSCLE TRAINING IN FORT WORTH

Posted on October 13, 2023 by asknod

Once again, the Biannual convocation of VA’s most committed representatives calls. We are assembling for the purpose of  learning new techniques with which to do battle with the incorrigible miscreants who inhabit the Veterans Service Centers across our fruited plains. … Continue reading →

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BVA STATISTICS–TAKE PROTEIN PILL, DON HELMET

Posted on October 5, 2023 by asknod

Just got this informative news bite on BVA costs versus performance output from a good friend and former Veterans Law Judge. Being an incredibly smart fellow, he wisely parted company with the BVA and sought employment at one of the … Continue reading →

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THE CLAIMS COMMANDO

Posted on September 30, 2023 by asknod

Someone (everyone is entitled to anonymity) sent me a link a month or six ago but I never took time out to go check out his website. I did today. What a hoot. A lot of conversation has been bandied … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, Appeals Modernization Act, Complaints Department, FACE HUMOR, Frivolous Filings, Humor, Service dogs, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

EXPOSED VETERAN RADIO SHOW– THURSDAY 9/28/2023

Posted on September 26, 2023 by asknod

John says Ray is out chasing the American Dream on the road. He may call in so we shouldn’t rule him out. The show will focus on the quickest way to win your claim as rapidly as possible in the … Continue reading →

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BVA/VBA BACKLOG–THE NEVERENDING PARADE OF EXCUSES

Posted on September 24, 2023 by asknod

Before I begin this diatribe-nay-observation, I have something that needs to be illuminated. I don’t spend much time on my phone. If I did, nothing would get done. Personally, I think that’s what’s happening to the rest of the world … Continue reading →

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WHY THE AMA IS NOT WORKABLE (AND NEVER WILL BE)

Posted on September 10, 2023 by asknod

Sassy little header above, isn’t it? Well, Veterans, let’s “unpack ” this as they like to say in the hallowed halls down at the corner of Delay and Deny Ave. NW. I proffer a test case to demonstrate the unworkable … Continue reading →

Posted in AO, Complaints Department, Duty to Assist, IMOs/IMEs, Remanded claims, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, VBMS Tricks, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

BVA–WHO YOU GONNA CALL? –JUDGE BUSTERS!

Posted on September 9, 2023 by asknod

Sorry it’s taken so long to take keyboard in hand and write. I’m almost recovered from the most godawful cold that kicked my ass hard. I ached so bad I lived with my trusty neck sock full of rice. You … Continue reading →

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EXPOSED VET RADIO SHOW–WHAT IS EQUIPOISE AND HOW DO I GET SOME

Posted on August 29, 2023 by asknod

It was overcast this morning so I couldn’t see John and Ray madly flashing the Bat Signal over my house. No harm. No foul. Romeo Tango. I’m on it. I’m asked to tackle an old subject which many do not … Continue reading →

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