Tag Archives: Korean War Vets Help

DOUBLE HEADER WEEKEND

Posted on June 13, 2021 by asknod

Before I begin, let me relay a funny happening. Once upon a time back prior to Thanksgiving in 2016, I wrote a humorous article about cheating on c&p exams. I caught a lot of flak for it because some with … Continue reading →

Posted in 3.156(c), Agent Orange, All about Veterans, Blue Water Navy, Corona pandemic, Corona virus, Higher Level of Review (HLR), Humor, Independent Medical Opinions, LZ Cork, NOVA Attorneys, TBI, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, Veterans Law, Vietnam War history | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

MD 2021- A FORTIFIED NATIONAL HOLIDAY

Posted on June 1, 2021 by asknod

I always wondered why they made a wine especially for Memorial Day until someone clued me in recently. Just kidding. I never developed a taste for it-regardless the year of its vintage. I can’t say that about Strawberry Hill or … Continue reading →

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BVA–ROCK BOTTOM AT THE CHOSIN RESERVOIR

Posted on May 23, 2021 by asknod

Good Sunday to you all. I have been AWOL for a few weeks due to losing a Vet client and being under the gun to write some bodacious legal briefs. Now, mind you, our highly gifted Attorneys at NOVA counsel … Continue reading →

Posted in 1154(b) combat presumptions, CUE, Humor, Independent Medical Opinions, Memorial Day, Nexus Information, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, VA Medical Mysteries Explained, VARO Misfeasance, VBMS Tricks, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

THE ZEROES FOR HEROES CLUB

Posted on October 4, 2020 by asknod

Shut the front door. I thought I’d seen everything up to now. I’ve repped a 94 year old Marine and got him 100% for Bent Brain. I’ve done R2s and §1151s but this one is a daisy. Johnny Vet’s wife … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, Appeals Modernization Act, Corona pandemic, CUE, Inferred claims, SOCs and SSOCs, TBI, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, VARO Misfeasance, VBMS Tricks, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

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

HADIT.COM RADIO SHOW FOR 11/15/2018

Posted on November 13, 2018 by asknod

I just received a request for my appearance on the Hadit.com podcast two days hence. We’ll be discussing an SMC client of mine with an interesting fact scenario. We’ll also be discussing an interesting precedential decision from the CAVC promulgated … Continue reading →

Posted in ASKNOD BOOK, CAVC Knowledge, CAVC ruling, CAVC/COVA Decision, Earlier Effective dates, KP Veterans, SMC, SVR Radio on hadit.com, VA Agents, VA Medical Mysteries Explained | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Veterans Day 2018

Posted on November 11, 2018 by asknod

By some miracle, I’m still alive to celebrate again this year. Thank you Gilead Sciences. With Hepatitis C, that which doesn’t kill you nevertheless kicks the shit out of you forever. I think the same applies to VA health care … Continue reading →

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VBMS–EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW

Posted on November 7, 2018 by asknod

Those of us who have made the jump into the VA’s computer system known as the Veterans Benefits Management System (VBMS)  have many things to say about it. Paleolithic, Neanderthalic, slower than the seven year itch and more are just … Continue reading →

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BROWNWATER RAMBO AND PEPÉ LE PEW

Posted on October 27, 2018 by asknod

Everyone would like to think they have the mustard to contend with any catastrophe in, on and/or around their haciendas. That’s probably why you see so many of them folks after a hurricane standing on their roofs waving a white … Continue reading →

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VA–RAMP & PRIVATIZATION RUMINATIONS

Posted on April 12, 2018 by asknod

People have emailed me and even cornered me down at Walt’s in my favorite place- the meat section, of course. It’s like watching meat TV. My best friend in the world, Ray Paul, is the head butcher there. Vets have … Continue reading →

Posted in 2018 SPRING NOVA San Diego, Agent Orange, All about Veterans, Food for thought, KP Veterans, VA Medical Mysteries Explained, vA news, Veterans Choice card, Vietnam Disease Issues | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments