Tag Archives: VA backlog

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

VA AMA 20-0995–YOU TAKE THE LONG WAY HOME

Posted on March 6, 2020 by asknod

Boy howdy, I sure hope I don’t have to do these types of claims every day. Tyler is my neighbor. By now everyone is probably thinking about moving up here and becoming my neighbor. One Vet already did! Tyler was … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, Appeals Modernization Act, KP Veterans, PTSD, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, VA Attorneys, vARO Decisions, VBMS, VBMS Tricks, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

BVA– POST GAME WRAP FOR 2019

Posted on February 9, 2020 by asknod

I enjoy reading these VA reports. It beats the pants off the VAOIG VAMC hospital inspections. Since they could never pass the high bar for emergency rooms, VA simply declared the ERs persona non grata. Now, if you show up … Continue reading →

Posted in BvA Decisions, BvA HCV decisions, BVA Purplebook, BVA Referrals, KP Veterans, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, VA AMA appeals knowledge, VA Motions for Reconsideration, VBMS, VBMS Tricks, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

VBA PORTLAND–YOU KNOW IT DON’T COME EASY

Posted on December 29, 2019 by asknod

Ringo Starr didn’t do many songs but he nailed this one. My Vet Bob, who used to be my neighbor, finally nailed his PTSD claim, too. It was a great Christmas present over two years in the making. Thank goodness … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, ASKNOD BOOK, Humor, KP Veterans, PTSD, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, vARO Decisions, Vietnam Disease Issues, Vietnam War history | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

VA Mission Act of 2018–signed–Regulations next step

Posted on June 7, 2018 by Laura

Frank sends us an article from the Washington Post which provides an overview of some of the issues that are involved in the new attempt to “fix” the Veterans Choice Program:  “Congress sends massive veterans bill to Trump, opening door … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, Complaints Department, Food for thought, Future Veterans, General Messages, Guest authors, Medical News, non-va care, Uncategorized, VA Bonuses, Veterans Choice card | Tagged , , , | 7 Comments

“Bombs in your Back Yard” series by ProPublica

Posted on May 12, 2018 by Laura

Frank has forwarded information to us about ProPublica’s series, “Bombs in Our Backyards.” (LINK)  This work sheds light on the dangerous environmental practices the DOD has been dealing with.   On May 7, 2018, ProPublica’s Abrahm Lustgarten writes: Get an Inside Look at … Continue reading →

Posted in Agent Orange, All about Veterans, AO, BvA Decisions, DM II, Food for thought, General Messages, Guest authors, Military Madness, research, VA BACKLOG | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

VARO SPOKANE–DIRECTOR FOUND GUILTY OF BRIBERY, THEFT

Posted on June 22, 2016 by asknod

VA spokesman Cal Ringum  acknowledged the Director of the Spokane, Washington Regional Office was found guilty in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington of several crimes. Recently indicted, Denestro E. Neuman pled guilty to bribery, theft of government … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, KP Veterans, VA Conspiracies, vA news, VAMC Scheduling Coverup | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

BVA 2014 REPORT–THE LAURA ESKINAZI SHOW

Posted on September 18, 2015 by asknod

Several Veterans’ advocates whose names slip my mind, have theorized that head Chairman Laura ‘Rocket Docket’ Eskinazi, who also just happens to be the Vice-Chairman of the Board of Veterans Appeals as well, must be pulling down both salaries. There doesn’t seem … Continue reading →

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