Tag Archives: Service Connection

CAVC-ROMERO V WILKIE–THAT PRESUMPTION DOG WON’T HUNT

Posted on November 21, 2020 by asknod

My esteemed friend Gene Groves, one of the legendary Vets who have actually won an Extraordinary Writ (pro se to boot), a fellow Vietnam Veteran and author of his own website https://veteranclaims.net/, just sent me a notification to read Romero … Continue reading →

Posted in CAVC Knowledge, CAVC ruling, Equitable tolling, Extraordinary Writs of Mandamus, Lawyering Up, Presumption of Regularity, Presumption of Soundness, SOCs and SSOCs, VA Attorneys, VBMS Tricks, Veterans Law | Tagged ASKNOD BOOK, asknod.org, Disabled Veteran, DIY vA Claims, Help with vA Claims, Helping Veterans, Service Connection, VA claims, Veterans Benefits, Veterans claims help, Veterans Humor, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 6 Comments

Best Resources for Combat Veterans Making the Transition to Civilian Life

Posted on November 17, 2020 by brewerkelli

According to a survey conducted by Pew Research Center, nearly half of all veterans who served since the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 said that it was a challenge to transition to civilian life. To help make the process … Continue reading →

Posted in Future Veterans, Guest authors, Gulf War Issues, VA Health Care, vA news, Veterans Law | Tagged ASKNOD BOOK, asknod public service announcements, Disabled Veteran, DIY vA Claims, Gulf War Claims Help, Service Connection, VA claims, va news, Veterans Benefits, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | Leave a comment

VETERANS DAY 2020

Posted on November 12, 2020 by asknod

Wowser. What a year so far. I just had the ultimate letdown. I saw my Cardio doctor Monday for an annual checkup. I shared with him that I’d had a hard time swearing off bacon in the last year or … Continue reading →

Posted in Food for the soul, History, Humor, KP Veterans, Veterans Day | Tagged Agent Orange, ASKNOD BOOK, Asknod Veterans Day, asknod.org, Disabled Veteran, Help with vA Claims, Helping Veterans, Service Connection, VA claims, Veterans Benefits, Veterans claims help, Veterans footlocker, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help., war mementos | 5 Comments

MAKING YOUR IMO COUNT

Posted on November 8, 2020 by asknod

Lordy. After twenty five years, you would think everybody got the email/text on Caluza v. Brown (1995) including its numerous progeny. Once again, I greet yet another fellow traveler of the treadmill on the VA’s Wheel of Sorrow. Whether it … Continue reading →

Posted in IMOs/IMEs, Lawyering Up, Nexus Information, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, VA Attorneys, VBMS, VBMS Tricks | Tagged ASKNOD BOOK, asknod.org, Disabled Veteran, DIY vA Claims, Help with vA Claims, Helping Veterans, Service Connection, VA claims, VA IMOs, VA Independent Medical Opinions., VA NEXUS LETTERS, VA NEXUS LETTERS Alert, Veterans Benefits, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 3 Comments

ILP CHICKEN DINNER WINNER–HALLOWEEN TREAT

Posted on October 31, 2020 by asknod

Greetings fellow VA trick-or-treaters. I don’t have a lot of claims like these because, well, it’s pretty hard to collect 20% of a greenhouse or a sleep number bed from VA on a holdback. It’s even harder to get any … Continue reading →

Posted in IMOs/IMEs, Independent Living Program, VA Agents | Tagged asknod.org, Disabled Veteran, HCVETS, Help with vA Claims, Helping Veterans, Service Connection, VA claims, VA Independent Living Program, Veterans Benefits, Veterans claims help, Veterans Humor, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 2 Comments

EXPOSED VET RADIO SHOW–10/15/2020

Posted on October 14, 2020 by asknod

Good afternoon Pilgrims. I hope this finds everyone armed and dangerous with their votes ready to be cast. I’m told this year the admonition is to Vote Early…and Often. And here I thought you only got one vote. Naw. Just … Continue reading →

Posted in Appeals Modernization Act, Exposed Veteran Radio Show, Humor, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, VARO Misfeasance, VBMS Tricks, Veterans Law | Tagged ASKNOD BOOK, asknod.org, Disabled Veteran, DIY vA Claims, Help with vA Claims, Helping Veterans, Service Connection, VA claims, Veterans Benefits, Veterans claims help, Veterans Humor, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 4 Comments

BVA HEARINGS INFO-TRAVEL BOARD AND VIDEO

Posted on October 8, 2020 by asknod

I received a NOVA update on how the Appeals backlog at the Board is faring. I’d give it (progress) a so-so on a scale of 1-10. Corovirus 20 aside, it seems the pesky backlog of Legacy Appeals continues to fester. … Continue reading →

Posted in BvA Decisions, Complaints Department, Corona pandemic, Corona virus, Food for thought, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, vA news, VA statistics | Tagged asknod.org, Disabled Veteran, DIY vA Claims, Help with vA Claims, Helping Veterans, Service Connection, VA claims, Veterans Benefits, Veterans claims help, Veterans Humor, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 1 Comment

Adopting a Pet During COVID-19: Resources for Veterans

Posted on October 7, 2020 by jamesaurora

As evidenced by emptying rescue shelters across the country, the COVID-19 pandemic has prompted many people to welcome furry friends into their homes. People are spending more time at home than ever before, so for many, this is a prime … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, Food for the soul, Guest authors | Tagged asknod.org, Disabled Veteran, DIY vA Claims, Help with vA Claims, Helping Veterans, Service Connection, VA claims, vA CLAIMS FOR PTSD, Veterans Benefits, Veterans claims help, Veterans coping with Corona Virus, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 1 Comment

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 →

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BVA–WINNERS AND LOSERS

Posted on September 21, 2020 by asknod

Here’s a real eyeopener. Got this from a reader. Interesting. Statistically, I would expect attorneys would have the highest rate of success. As presented, I presume a 13.03% denial reflects the obverse-a 86.97% rate of success in either winning or … Continue reading →