Tag Archives: Service Connection

THE GREAT BIG SNAKE STORY

Posted on October 1, 2016 by asknod

Having been born and raised in the South, seeing a big black snake that dang near spans two lanes of a country road isn’t a stretch. They love that heat in the summer coming off the macadam and often crawl … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Vietnam War history | Tagged ASKNOD BOOK, asknod@wordpress.com, Disabled Veteran, DIY vA Claims, Service Connection, VA claims, Veterans Benefits, Veterans Humor, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 3 Comments

ILP–LAST CALL FOR SILVER QUEEN

Posted on September 30, 2016 by asknod

The flavours of Fall are subtle but welcome. A slight chill in the air or the new-found fog are just the hallmark of a September morning. I think the sun has rose-tinted goggles on that cast a glow on everything … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, Food for the soul, Independent Living Program, KP Veterans | Tagged ASKNOD BOOK, asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, Disabled Veteran, DIY vA Claims, Gulf War PTSD, Gulf War Vets Help, HCV Veterans, HCVETS, Help with vA Claims, Helping Veterans, Korean War Vets Help, Service Connection, VA claims, VA Extraordinary Writ of Mandamus, VA Independent Living Program, Veterans Benefits, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 5 Comments

VARO DENIAL–THE VERY FIRST STEP IN SOLVING THE PUZZLE

Posted on September 26, 2016 by asknod

I am constantly amazed at finding there are many, many Veterans unaware of the vast wealth of knowledge only a fingertip away from them on the Internet. I get links every day from many of you that lead me to yet … Continue reading →

Posted in KP Veterans, Nexus Information, SOCs and SSOCs, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, vARO Decisions, VARO Misfeasance, VBMS Tricks | Tagged ASKNOD BOOK, asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, Disabled Veteran, DIY vA Claims, Gulf War Vets Help, HCV Veterans, HCVETS, Help with vA Claims, Help with vA HCV Claims., Helping Veterans, Korean War Vets Help, Service Connection, VA claims, VA HCV Claims Help, Veterans Benefits, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 1 Comment

VAMCs… WHAT IF?

Posted on September 18, 2016 by asknod

I was sent this – oh hell, these. Without taking sides, I do think they involve a profound sense of humor rarely seen anymore. This isn’t political hit photojournalism. This is high art Twenty first Century style. I received … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, KP Veterans | Tagged ASKNOD BOOK, asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, Disabled Veteran, DIY vA Claims, HCVETS, Helping Veterans, Service Connection, Veterans Benefits, Veterans claims help, Veterans Humor, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 2 Comments

BVA-BLOODY JETGUNS– THE YIN/YANG OF EVIDENCE/CREDIBILITY

Posted on September 17, 2016 by asknod

In the madcap world of VA claims, character assault is a common technique employed by our adversaries in the 56 Fort Fumbles across the fruited plains and oceans. In VAland, when you say something different in 2016 than what you … Continue reading →

Posted in BvA HCV decisions, HCV Risks (documented), Jetgun BvA Decisions, KP Veterans, Nexus Information, Veterans Law | Tagged ASKNOD BOOK, asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, Disabled Veteran, DIY vA Claims, Gulf War Vets Help, HCV, HCV Decisions, HCV Veterans, HCVETS, Help with vA Claims, Help with vA HCV Claims., Helping Veterans, Korean War Vets Help, Service Connection, VA claims, VA HCV Claims Help, VA NEXUS LETTERS, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 3 Comments

VA CLAIMS–THE WINDSHIELD VERSUS THE REAR VIEW MIRROR

Posted on September 14, 2016 by asknod

Many of you readers email me with a specific subset of circumstances and disabilities and ask for a Tarot card reading. One thing in common is a burning desire to impress upon me the enormity or the “unique” circumstances. Others … Continue reading →

Posted in KP Veterans, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, VA Attorneys | Tagged ASKNOD BOOK, asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, Disabled Veteran, Gulf War Claims Help, HCVETS, Korean War Vets Help, Service Connection, VA claims, VA Independent Living Program, Veterans Benefits, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 3 Comments

COWBOY STEAKS–WYOMING STYLE

Posted on September 3, 2016 by asknod

Remember the brontoribs that tipped over Fred Flinstone’s 19570 BC T-bird at the A&W Drive in? Well, imagine this. Cupcake takes us up to the doctor in Issaquah who is the last word in Naturopathic. Driving through town to get … Continue reading →

Posted in Food for the soul, Humor, KP Veterans | Tagged ASKNOD BOOK, asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, Disabled Veteran, DIY vA Claims, Gulf War Vets Help, HCVETS, Helping Veterans, Service Connection, Veterans Benefits, Veterans claims help, Veterans Humor, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 1 Comment

CAVC– #116-2098-POST GAME WRAP AND POST MORTEM

Posted on September 1, 2016 by asknod

After every CAVC encounter and especially Extraordinary Writs of Mandamus, I like to dissect them to ascertain what was gained, lost or ignored. Basically, those are the only talismans to wave after the dust settles. So, in retrospect, what did … Continue reading →

Posted in CAVC ruling, Extraordinary Writs of Mandamus, Independent Living Program, KP Veterans, Tips and Tricks | Tagged ASKNOD BOOK, asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, Disabled Veteran, DIY vA Claims, HCV Veterans, HCVETS, Help with vA Claims, Helping Veterans, Service Connection, VA claims, VA Extraordinary Writ of Mandamus, VA HCV Claims Help, VA Independent Living Program, Veterans Benefits, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 5 Comments

ANOTHER PILOT’S TALE

Posted on August 30, 2016 by asknod

From the humor capitol of the world (Atlanta), comes this winner. Thank you Bruce Almighty for the contribution. A young Navy pilot just out of training, goes to his first squadron party. Guest of honor is the Wing Commander who is … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, KP Veterans | Tagged ASKNOD BOOK, asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, Disabled Veteran, DIY vA Claims, Gulf War Claims Help, HCVETS, Help with vA Claims, Helping Veterans, Service Connection, VA claims, Veterans Benefits, Veterans claims help, Veterans Humor, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 1 Comment

MILESTONES–JAY MOORE

Posted on August 29, 2016 by asknod

Some of you may know of Kelly and Jay Moore. They came to me what seems like eons ago looking for the magic password to VA comp. We finally prevailed with “Hurricane Katrina” Eagle’s help and Jay looked like he … Continue reading →