Tag Archives: Service Connection

THE UDORN RESEARCH GROUP

Posted on January 14, 2018 by asknod

I belong to very few organizations and for good reason. Any time you attach your name to a group, you embody that group’s beliefs and aspirations. I hight three. I belong to the National Organization of Veterans Advocates, the National … Continue reading →

Posted in Agent Orange, All about Veterans, AO, DM II, KP Veterans, Porphyria Cutanea Tarda, SMC, VA Agents, VA Attorneys, Vietnam Disease Issues | Tagged asknod.org, Disabled Veteran, DIY vA Claims, HCVETS, Help with vA Claims, Helping Veterans, Service Connection, Udorn Research Group, VA claims, vA CLAIMS FOR PTSD, Veterans Benefits, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 19 Comments

VA CLAIMS–CASE, CONTROVERSY AND THE VIOLIN

Posted on January 9, 2018 by asknod

I read a lot of claims and appeals to better understand and absorb VA law. I often ascribe an apt analogy to a VA claim- it’s a recipe- just like baking cookies. You would never go off the reservation and … Continue reading →

Posted in Camp Lejeune poisoning, IMOs/IMEs, VA Agents, Waiver of Review in the First Instance | Tagged asknod.org, Camp LeJeune Contaminated Water Claims, CLCW claims, Disabled Veteran, DIY vA Claims, HCVETS, Help with vA Claims, Helping Veterans, Inspirational Veterans, Service Connection, VA claims, Veterans Benefits, Veterans claims help | 5 Comments

HADIT.COM RADIO SHOW THURSDAY

Posted on December 27, 2017 by asknod

Well, what an honor. John and Jerrell have invited me to be the last guest of the year on Hadit radio show series. I am honored. Remarkably, I also report tomorrow to the Seattle Regional Office for my official photo … Continue reading →

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VRE ILP–THE BAIT, WAIT AND SWITCH TECHNIQUE

Posted on December 22, 2017 by asknod

Like some amazing chimera, my greenhouse always seemed to be just over the horizon, following completion of that absolute last Performance Work Statement or awaiting final approval from my BFF Jack Kammerer-head of VRE Services Central Office. And boy howdy, … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, Independent Living Program, VA Agents, vA news | Tagged asknod.org, Disabled Veteran, DIY vA Claims, Gulf War Claims Help, HCVETS, Helping Veterans, Service Connection, VA claims, VA Independent Living Program, Veterans Benefits, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 6 Comments

EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT WAIVER OF REVIEW IN THE FIRST INSTANCE

Posted on December 8, 2017 by asknod

Boy howdy do I ever wish I’d found out about these little “judicial anchors” when I first set sail on my VA claims adventures in 1989. Actually, it’s sad to find them so rarely used by those in the legal … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, Jetgun BvA Decisions, KP Veterans, Remanded claims, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, VA Attorneys, vARO Decisions, VBMS Tricks, Veterans Law, Waiver of Review in the First Instance | Tagged ASKNOD BOOK, asknod.org, Disabled Veteran, DIY vA Claims, Gulf War Vets Help, HCVETS, Help with vA Claims, Helping Veterans, Service Connection, VA claims, VA HCV Claims Help, Veterans Benefits, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 4 Comments

CAVC–JENSEN V SHULKIN-RHETORICAL VA MONTE GAMES

Posted on November 28, 2017 by asknod

Remember that time when you got caught misbehaving and you told a fib to get out of it? And then you fibbed some more to cover the first fib until you came around in a Mobius Loop where the fibs … Continue reading →

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LZ CORK–THE JANUARY SANTA CLAUSE

Posted on November 26, 2017 by asknod

An interesting thing happened to our old friend Butch. As some may recall, he filed an Extraordinary Writ of Mandamus at the Court of Veterans Appeals asking for a bye on the Hamster Wheel Appeals process. He filed back in … Continue reading →

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HI-HO, HI-HO, IT’S OFF TO COURT WE GO.

Posted on November 25, 2017 by asknod

The CAVC has bean bery bery goot to me. Now there are 39 of us at the Court.

Posted in CAvC HCV Ruling, KP Veterans, VA Agents, VA Attorneys | Tagged asknod.org, Disabled Veteran, DIY vA Claims, HCVETS, Help with vA Claims, Helping Veterans, Service Connection, VA claims, Veterans Benefits, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 10 Comments

THE HUMOR GENE

Posted on November 19, 2017 by asknod

Every once in a while I get an email telling me my blogs are too droll and pedantic. I get that. I do try to inject that quintessential element of levity in between these legalistic tomes but keep in mind … Continue reading →

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VETERANS DAY 2017–SKIP THE LIGHT FANDANGO

Posted on November 11, 2017 by asknod

A lot of water has passed under the bridge for Veterans since the 2016 Vets Day parades. Many hopes have been dashed for some resolution on AO presumptives (and presumptees). A week later our spirits rejoice at the thought of … Continue reading →