Tag Archives: vA CLAIMS FOR PTSD

VA-YOU KEEP ME HANGIN’ ON

Posted on December 28, 2025 by asknod

I loved that song by Vanilla Fudge. It sure describes VA law. I do so wish I had a better commo channel to Secretary Collins. I feel I could save the VA millions of dollars and speed up the claims … Continue reading →

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A WARM, FUZZY CHRISTMAS STORY

Posted on December 21, 2025 by asknod

Folks who know me have come to expect I’ll always salt in some April Fools humor into any holiday. I was going to write a long, heartfelt story about one of my Vets but this is a time for joy … Continue reading →

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VA’s ASYMMETRICAL LAWFARE

Posted on December 14, 2025 by asknod

Definitions from Oxford Languages    a·sym·met·ri·cal /ˌāsəˈmetrək(ə)l/ adjective having parts that fail to correspond to one another in shape, size, or arrangement; lacking symmetry. “the church has an asymmetrical plan with an aisle only on one side” Similar: lopsided; unsymmetrical, crooked; uneven; … Continue reading →

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BVA–R1 WITH ONLY ONE L

Posted on August 12, 2025 by asknod

I would have named this one Back Door Man by Jim Morrison of the Doors but it didn’t involve an extramarital affair. I will say, this is a first for me because prior to this,  you’d have needed a perfect … Continue reading →

Posted in Aid and Attendance, AO, Barry Bumps in SMC, BvA Decisions, CUE, SMC, Special Monthly Compensation, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, VA special monthly compensation, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Mental Health Petition PSA

Posted on July 10, 2025 by asknod

Here you go folks. This just came in from a client I’m repping. Please read and sign… or just sign it to support getting more help to those Vets who are experiencing pushback from VA over their access to Mental … Continue reading →

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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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LET’S GIVE THE MAN A CHANCE FIRST

Posted on March 9, 2025 by asknod

For some unknown reason, a lot of you have been emailing or calling me to ask my opinion on the new paradigm of “government reduction” in regards to the VA. Everyone wants to know how our new VA Secretary, the … Continue reading →

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BVA– WORKIN’ IN A COAL MINE

Posted on February 16, 2025 by asknod

Well, pilgrims. It’s Sunday morning and I feel that spirit moving me to bore you all to tears again with my drivel. But if even one TBI’d or PTSD’d Veteran read this blog and came to me, I’d be plumb … Continue reading →

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THE 2ND AMENDMENT AND VETERANS BEING DECLARED INCOMPETENT

Posted on January 7, 2024 by asknod

This is an interesting subject I get into with my “lunch group” at Applebee’s™ every so often. We meet at the Gig Harbor restaurant infrequently for lunch and enjoy one another’s camaraderie. We’re all pretty openminded and even willing to … Continue reading →

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HLR–SMC T-ANOTHER PLEASANT VALLEY SUNDAY

Posted on January 4, 2024 by asknod

The Monkees might have been a “canned” musical ensemble but they put out some good music in my mind. Who cares who wrote it or how much filler and backup singers they had to infuse it with. The line in … Continue reading →

Posted in 3.156(c), Aid and Attendance, BvA Decisions, How to Qualify for VA SMC, R1/R2, SMC, Special Monthly Compensation, TBI, VA Agents, VA special monthly compensation, VA TBI, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments