Tag Archives: Korean War Vets Help

GLOBAL WARMING FOR FUN AND PROFIT

Over the last several years I have remarked about how my corn reached 12’6″ and mostly threw three ears per stalk. I had to use a step ladder to reach the highest ones (two Pinocchios). Beets got so large we had … Continue reading

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POLITICS? WE DON’T NEED NO STINKIN’ POLITICS…BUT

I was sent this link this morning and I sensed one of those mental bowel movements coming on. My battles are very narrow. Dying on the hill of Political Incorrectness is one of them. As for politics? Until this year, … Continue reading

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ILP–FOR HE WHO SHALL HAVE BORNE THE BATTLE (NOT)

Just when you feel you’ve heard the worst story about deprivation of benefits, another one floats to the top. Just when you think the VA could sink no lower than whale shit, they outdo themselves with another personal best. Today, … Continue reading

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ILP–DEEP THROAT-THE FLY ON THE WALL

Every good VA story has a fly on the wall somewhere who can tell you what’s going on in the back room. In my case, Deep Throat is well-protected, well-informed and keeps me in the loop on a fairly regular … Continue reading

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CAVC-ILP #16-2098–THIS ILP’S FOR YOU

Sometimes, promised gifts from VA are a long time in coming. Some are rather hollow fulfillments of promised offers. Some are outright scams. The ILP is much the same chimera. It looks so promising from afar in what it offers. … Continue reading

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CAVC–#16-2098–SUNDAY’S ON THE PHONE TO MONDAY…

Tuesday’s on the phone to me-Oh yeah. (She came in through the Bathroom Window, Beatles). I note with some satisfaction the Clerk of the Court has uploaded my Petitioner’s rebuttal to Respondent’s Faery Tale. In this game of tennis, I’ve … Continue reading

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CAVC-BELL V. McDONALD–SPECULATIVE VERSUS NEGATIVE NEXUS

Once again, Veterans Law Judge Ursula R. Powell and her staff attorney(s) have struck out on Hepatitis C. Why is it so difficult to arrive at a nexus/IMO in this subject? With the wealth of knowledge we have accumulated over … Continue reading

Posted in CAvC HCV Ruling, CAVC Knowledge, HCV Risks (documented), IMOs/IMEs, Jetgun BvA Decisions, Jetgun Claims evidence, KP Veterans, Tips and Tricks | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

ALEX GRAHAM–NON ATTORNEY PRACTITIONER

Gee. Does this mean I get to put NA P after my name? Or N-A P. Or is it NAP? Or the mundane VA Agent? All these queshuns and no guidance. Boldly going where no Air America Veteran has ever … Continue reading

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ILP–WHEN IN ROME, ACT LIKE A ROMAN

Over the years, I have been appalled to discover VA is prone to either breaking the rules or feigning ignorance. Rarely, however, do they engage in post hoc blatant lying to defend their actions. What am I saying? Of course … Continue reading

Posted in All about Veterans, Extraordinary Writs of Mandamus, Independent Living Program, KP Veterans, Presumption of Regularity, Tips and Tricks, VA Conspiracies, Veterans Law, VR&E | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 11 Comments

CAVC-#16-2098–EX WRIT–RESPONDENT’S RESPONSE

I do so love the new electronic world of footprints. The new Veterans Management of Benefits System (VMBS) is a wonderful tool to tell you what happened when and in near real time. One of the unexpected benefits of becoming … Continue reading

Posted in BvA Decisions, Extraordinary Writs of Mandamus, Independent Living Program, KP Veterans, Presumption of Regularity, Tips and Tricks, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 13 Comments