Tag Archives: Helping Veterans

BVA-§3.816(c)(1)–BENDIN’ ATOMS DOWN IN BIKINI

Posted on April 24, 2023 by asknod

Once upon a time down on a peaceful Pacific Island, the US Navy began testing a-bombs. My Vet was there (Johnston Atoll) standing on deck at parade rest (as ordered) in April ’62 to observe and, unbeknowst to him, being … Continue reading →

Posted in Agent Orange, BvA Decisions, DM II, Independent Medical Opinions, TDIU, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, VBMS Tricks, Veterans Law, Vietnam War history | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

LEAVIN’ ON A JET PLANE-IT’S CLE TIME

Posted on April 16, 2023 by asknod

CLEs are “continuing legal education” credits we are required to obtain in order to keep our license to torture the VA. As for the song, I sure ain’t planning on walking or paddling to DC or Orlando. That’s for gyrines, … Continue reading →

Posted in Food for thought, Stolen Valor, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

HLRs–THE DOUBLE HEADER ( SMC)

Posted on April 8, 2023 by asknod

I wonder how many of you-both litigators and pro se Veterans- have ever had a double header HLR informal conference. You heard me right. I had a HLR on Thursday morning last with DRO Loralie. Forget she was 15 minutes … Continue reading →

Posted in Combat Presumption, Higher Level of Review (HLR), Reductions in rating, TBI, VBMS Tricks | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

R1–WE’RE GOIN’ UP AROUND THE BEND

Posted on April 2, 2023 by asknod

Great song. My pilot in charge (PIC) had a battery-powered GE tape recorder with the little 3-inch reels and a penchant to play songs while we were taxiing out to take off from Alternate in the mornings. He swore it … Continue reading →

Posted in Complaints Department, Humor, R1/R2, SMC, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, VBMS, VBMS Tricks, Veterans Law, Vietnam Disease Issues | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

EXPOSED VET RADIO SHOW TONIGHT–3/30/2023@1900 ET

Posted on March 30, 2023 by asknod

Sorry for the delay in getting this up. This show I’d like to throw in a BVA argument that will be used to illustrate my particular way of laying it out for the Judges. Everyone has a theory. Everyone has … Continue reading →

Posted in Exposed Veteran Radio Show | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

VA AGENTS–AN INTERESTING QUIRK

Posted on March 26, 2023 by asknod

I currently have a few cases I’ve shared with a Jedi Master who’s almost a household word in VA circles. Kenneth Carpenter-aka the Word Butcher of the VA litigation World. Ken can dismember a phrase uttered by a VA examiner … Continue reading →

Posted in VA Agents | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

EXPOSED VET RADIO SHOW

Posted on March 15, 2023 by asknod

As most of you know, Jerrel is somewhat under the weather since his latest medical misadventure. We’re certainly hoping and praying he recovers from this one and remain positive for the moment that he will. I’m sure he’ll be listening … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, Exposed Veteran Radio Show, Food for the soul, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

SMC N–I LIKE THAT OLD TIME SMC

Posted on March 10, 2023 by asknod

First off, a prayer for 11 Bravo 20 Eddie who passed last Sunday. I had him in for an upgrade to R2 and he fell prey to the old delay, deny until he died. I’ll be helping his surviving spouse … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, Milestones, SMC, VA Agents, VBMS, VBMS Tricks | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

THE ‘WHAT CAME BEFORE THE CUSHMAN PARADOX?’

Posted on February 5, 2023 by asknod

My good friend and fellow VA agent Eric Hughes (author of Vet Chalk) has provided the greater Veterans community with some extremely beneficial ideas to implement-but only if the CAVC and Fed. Circus are amenable to a rules change requiring … Continue reading →

Posted in CAVC Knowledge, Food for thought, Lay testimony, research, vA news, VARO Misfeasance, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

CAVC-GUST V McDONOUGH–FORT MAC AGENT ORANGE

Posted on February 4, 2023 by asknod

Picloram. Tordon 101. Agent White. It traveled under many different aliases and still does. Shucks, you can still buy this stuff. Here’s the link.  Tordon 101.  It’s sold as Crossbow®.  If you wanted to turn it into Agent White, all … Continue reading →

Posted in Agent Orange, AO, CAVC ruling, DM II, Tips and Tricks, VA Attorneys, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment