Tag Archives: Inspirational Veterans

VBA CLAIMS WARNING–VA FORM 21-4142 & 4142A

Posted on December 12, 2020 by asknod

First, accolades to Beth Spangenberger, PA-C of Valor4Vet for her 12/10 excellent clinical/informational presentation on how VA c&p exams work and VA Examiner bias. We need all the ‘inside’ information we can get to obtain justice for Veterans. Beth was the … Continue reading →

Posted in C&P exams, C-Files and RBAs, Corona virus, Humor, Independent Medical Opinions, Medical News, Nexus Information, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, VBMS | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

LZ CORK– CAVC ACT ONE-THE OPENING BRIEF

Posted on April 27, 2020 by asknod

Lonestar belt buckles and old faded Levis… and each night begins a new day. And here we are at the Big House. It’s been a long journey from 2008 to 2020. Learn, learn and learn. And I had to go … Continue reading →

Posted in 1154(b) combat presumptions, 3.156(c), All about Veterans, C-Files and RBAs, CAVC Knowledge, Corona pandemic, Corona virus, Earlier Effective dates, Inferred claims, Informal Claims, KP Veterans, Lay testimony, LZ Cork, NOVA Attorneys, Pickles, TBI, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, Veterans Law, Vietnam War history | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

FORT FUMBLE ARKANSAS–DRIVIN’ THAT TRAIN…HIGH ON NO BRAINS

Posted on April 10, 2020 by asknod

Lord almighty. I have seen some screwed up stuff in my day but I cannot for the life of me figure out what they put in the water cooler at the No.Little Rock Veterans Service Center. By now, it’s like … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, AMC or ARC, CUE, Earlier Effective dates, Food for the soul, Independent Medical Opinions, Inspirational Veterans, Jetgun BvA Decisions, medical injections, SVR Radio on hadit.com, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, VA Conspiracies, VBMS, VBMS Tricks, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

BVA–R2–YOU CAN’T ALWAYS GET WHAT YOU WANT.

Posted on March 9, 2020 by asknod

But if you try sometime you find…You get what you need. Great song by my favorite band. They were a solid Rock n’ Roll band once upon a time in a place around the world from here. They still are. … Continue reading →

Posted in Aid and Attendance, Appeals Modernization Act, KP Veterans, R1/R2, SMC, SOCs and SSOCs, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, VA AMA appeals knowledge, VA Attorneys, VBMS, VBMS Tricks, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

SAMUEL BAILEY–THE LAST DETAIL

Posted on February 7, 2020 by asknod

A year or more ago, Sam apprised me of the fact that his hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer) had returned post surgery. Even worse, when they went back in to take another look under the hood, it had metastasized all over. … Continue reading →

Posted in 1154(b) combat presumptions, 2015 Hugfest Gig Harbor Wash, Agent Orange, Milestones, VA Agents, Veterans Law, Vietnam Disease Issues, Vietnam War history | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

LZ GRAMBO–WHEEL IN THE SKY KEEPS ON TURNING

Posted on November 24, 2019 by asknod

Permit me to ask you, my readership, to welcome another LRRP (pronounced Lurp) who joined the asknod Win or Die Club this week. Say Hi to Eric. The entry fee was his IHD from too much AO for breakfast. To … Continue reading →

Posted in 2019 Fall NOVA Portland, Agent Orange, All about Veterans, FACE HUMOR, Humor, Inspirational Veterans, KP Veterans, VA Agents | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

The Color of Kabul—Veteran artists impress

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Kiedove

Happy Veterans Day! The VA runs social programs designed to build morale and skills by doing enjoyable things.  One just finished in Kalamazoo, Michigan (Oct. 28 -Nov.3).  It was called the National Veterans Creative Arts Competition and Festival. (LINK) The … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, Food for the soul, Food for thought, Future Veterans, General Messages, Guest authors, Uncategorized, vA news, Veterans arts, Veterans Day | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Phú Hội –THE 128TH AVIATION CO. (ASSAULT)

Posted on August 25, 2019 by asknod

First of all, I wish to state that I am a person of color in addition to being an American citizen. I’ve been wanting to say that ever since they reminted the word ‘racist’. Look in the mirror. We are … Continue reading →

Posted in 1154(b) combat presumptions, Agent Orange, All about Veterans, Humor, KP Veterans, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, VA BACKLOG | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

VAROs–LOOKING FOR ‘LOSE’ IN ALL THE WRONG PLACES

Posted on August 16, 2019 by asknod

Boy howdy do I love litigating. I read recently that VA litigators experience a lot of angst, depression and despondency. I guess I get some of that when your Vet is dying and you’re just hoping to get it done … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, AO, Duty to Assist, Earlier Effective dates, Electronic Filing of Evidence, Humor, NOVA Attorneys, RAMP Appeals (AMA), SOCs and SSOCs, TBI, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, VA RAMP, VBMS Tricks, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

VR&E ILP–RESTRICTED ACCESS CLAIMS CENTERS (RACCs)

Posted on February 17, 2019 by asknod

Have you ever disobeyed a direct order and literally come out smelling like roses? Have you ever plunked a pair of MK 82 500 pounders right into the mouth of a limestone karst cave off Route 7 and gotten secondary … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, DRO and BVA Hearings, Humor, Independent Living Program, KP Veterans, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, VA RAMP, VBMS Tricks, VR&E, Waiver of Review in the First Instance | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 10 Comments