Tag Archives: Service Connection

Madigan Forensic Shrink Quits

Posted on March 3, 2012 by asknod

In a delayed announcement, one of the remaining forensic psychiatrists from the Madigan PTSD Clinic imbroglio has decided to throw in the towel. Dr. Juliana Ellis-Billingsley handed out a press release Feb. 23- “I find that I can no longer work … Continue reading →

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VAMC Doctors and Nexus Letters

Posted on March 2, 2012 by asknod

It has always been a tenet of VA law that VA doctors are independent and allowed to write nexus letters. Many are gun shy about it and would prefer not to. They figure it may come back to haunt them … Continue reading →

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“BRANDING” YOUR WEBSITE

Posted on March 1, 2012 by asknod

Member Dena (no last name) writes: How come you have such a dorky name? How do you expect anyone to find you? I found you by accident trying to use Ask a Question and saw the site on the Google … Continue reading →

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Thailand AO Exposure

Posted on February 29, 2012 by asknod

I got an interesting article from member (anyone who writes me is a member!) Mike J. this morning. Attached was a link to a Veterans  legal assistance site talking about certain sites in Thailand and the usage of AO there. Postscript for … Continue reading →

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SCOTUS–HENDERSON v. SHINSEKI–EQUITABLE TOLLING

Posted on February 28, 2012 by asknod

I’m sure you’ve probably heard of  David L. Henderson’s legendary fight spanning more than a decade and 5 VA Sectretaries by now. Most Vets have. This is the stuff that good campfire stories are made of. Allow me to take … Continue reading →

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COVA–ERSPAMER v. DERWINSKI–WRIT OF MANDAMUS

Posted on February 26, 2012 by asknod

What is a Writ of Mandamus? Why is it only available at the Court of Veterans Appeals? So many questions about an arcane legal term come to mind. Let’ look at this item and figure out how it fits into … Continue reading →

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CAMP LEJEUNE DOCUMENTARY

Posted on February 23, 2012 by asknod

The Camp Lejeune documentary Semper Fi, Always Faithful will be shown on the Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnel Friday night on MSNBC at 10 PM EST.  Lawrence O’Donnell was instrumental in MSNBC’s purchase of the documentary and it is on … Continue reading →

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BVA-Yo! Remember me?

Posted on February 22, 2012 by asknod

I called the BVA on their secret number yesterday and talked with a really nice gal named Cybil.  Yes, she actually told me her name. We talked for almost 15 minutes about my claims and their non-progress. She did indicate … Continue reading →

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COVA–LAZANO v.DERWINSKI–ESTOPPEL

Posted on February 21, 2012 by asknod

What is estoppel? It’s another one of those crazy words the Courts use to confuse all but the initiated. Let’s turn it into DickandJanespeak.  Estoppel. See? That was easy. What we have left is “stop” as in “They told me … Continue reading →

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COVA–MANIO v DERWINSKI–DOCTRINE OF LACHES

Posted on February 21, 2012 by asknod

Veterans have a misconception about our laws. Most I have talked to think our only difference to civil courts is the benefit of the doubt doctrine. There are many other rights and one of the earliest argued was the right of … Continue reading →

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