Tag Archives: VA backlog

BVA-35 YEARS TO WIN–RIDE MY SEE-SAW

Posted on June 22, 2025 by asknod

Great song by the Moody Blues.  As I mentioned in an earlier blog here, a PIC (pilot in charge) I often flew with was fond of the group and that particular song. He flew into a mountain one morning up … Continue reading →

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MEMORIAL DAY 2025-WHERE HAVE ALL THE FLOWERS GONE?

Posted on May 26, 2025 by asknod

I have been known to listen to different news sources not only to broaden my perspective on how dissimilar minds think but also to attempt to comprehend change. An example would be how (or why) a swath of America has … Continue reading →

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CLAIMS SHARKS.

Posted on April 27, 2025 by asknod

Stop what you’re doing now and read this article from the War Horse. It’s a report on our fellow Veterans Lt. Colonels Scott Greenblatt and Bill Taylor.https://thewarhorse.org/va-benefits-claims-lobbying-congress/ Boy howdy wouldn’t you want to set a spell, have a brewski or … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, Claims sharks, Complaints Department, Food for thought, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

WHY 3/29/1973 DOESN’T MAKE ANY SENSE

Posted on March 29, 2025 by asknod

Several years ago, in a misguided attempt to pacify Vietnam Veterans- i.e., those genuine few of us still left- President Trump (in 2017) declared March 29 as the annual day every year to officially celebrate our last day in-country. For … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, PACT ACT, R1/R2, Tunnel to Towers, VA Agents, VA Secretaries, Veterans Charity concerns | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

BVA TRIP NUMBER 3–I’M BEING FOLLOWED BY A MOONSHADOW

Posted on January 27, 2025 by asknod

As has been the case for well over a tenth of a century, I continue to offer advice for free. There is no special $99.95 Bootcamp for Beginners fee or the $199.99 Advanced Infantry Course for SMC where you actually … Continue reading →

Posted in 1154(b) combat presumptions, Agent Orange, BvA Decisions, Complaints Department, Food for thought, Lay testimony, R1/R2, SMC Bedridden, SMC School, Special Monthly Compensation, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, Vietnam Disease Issues | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

CVN 65–LISTEN TO THE STORY ‘BOUT A MAN NAMED STEVE

Posted on December 15, 2024 by asknod

Naw. Steve wasn’t from Bugtussle. He was from Pennsylvania for what it’s worth. What’s important is he raised his right hand and signed on for 4 years as a Squid. Now why anyone would voluntarily submit to a vow of … Continue reading →

Posted in Blue Water Navy, Duty to Assist, research, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, VBMS Tricks, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

AI–THE NEW VA CLAIM TECHNIQUE

Posted on June 2, 2024 by asknod

Artificial Intelligence (AI) seems to be all the rage now. As for applying it to the VA claims process, I expect a lot of Veterans are going to spend mucho dinero chasing an AI unicorn and be poorer for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Appeals Modernization Act, IMOs/IMEs, VA Claims Sharks, VA Representative Training, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

BVA–SMC INFERRAL= DUTY TO ASSIST

Posted on November 30, 2023 by asknod

I don’t quite know how to express my thanks to Veterans Law Judge Leslie A. Rein for her BVA decision posted in Caseflow yesterday evening. It was a long time in coming but nevertheless a vindication of VA’s asinine demand … Continue reading →

Posted in Aid and Attendance, Food for the soul, How to Qualify for VA SMC, Inferred claims, Presumption of Regularity, SMC, Special Monthly Compensation, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, VA special monthly compensation, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

WHY THE AMA IS NOT WORKABLE (AND NEVER WILL BE)

Posted on September 10, 2023 by asknod

Sassy little header above, isn’t it? Well, Veterans, let’s “unpack ” this as they like to say in the hallowed halls down at the corner of Delay and Deny Ave. NW. I proffer a test case to demonstrate the unworkable … Continue reading →

Posted in AO, Complaints Department, Duty to Assist, IMOs/IMEs, Remanded claims, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, VBMS Tricks, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

EXPOSED VET RADIO SHOW

Posted on March 15, 2023 by asknod

As most of you know, Jerrel is somewhat under the weather since his latest medical misadventure. We’re certainly hoping and praying he recovers from this one and remain positive for the moment that he will. I’m sure he’ll be listening … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, Exposed Veteran Radio Show, Food for the soul, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments