Tag Archives: vA CLAIMS FOR PTSD

LZ CORK–SWEET HOME ALABAMA

Posted on January 19, 2019 by

Who would have thunk it? I began LZ Cork 10/05/14- The Americal Saga from Dong Ha- as a quest for Butch Long’s long lost Purple Heart. But not just lost. Never awarded would be the proper way of saying it. … Continue reading →

Posted in Agent Orange, All about Veterans, Food for the soul, From the footlocker, Inspirational Veterans, KP Veterans, LZ Cork, SMC, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, vARO Decisions, VBMS Tricks, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

VA–RAMP & PRIVATIZATION RUMINATIONS

Posted on April 12, 2018 by

People have emailed me and even cornered me down at Walt’s in my favorite place- the meat section, of course. It’s like watching meat TV. My best friend in the world, Ray Paul, is the head butcher there. Vets have … Continue reading →

Posted in 2018 SPRING NOVA San Diego, Agent Orange, All about Veterans, Food for thought, KP Veterans, VA Medical Mysteries Explained, vA news, Veterans Choice card, Vietnam Disease Issues | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

CAVC–HARVEY v SHULKIN–LIPSTICK ON THE COLLAR

Posted on February 11, 2018 by

Over the years of my involvement in VA law, I have occasionally (rarely, mind you) heard of Medical Doctor cum Juris Doctorate hired guns. No names here. You all know who you are. In the same vein, I have encountered … Continue reading →

Posted in CAVC Knowledge, CAVC ruling, CAVC/COVA Decision, KP Veterans, Lawyering Up, Medical News, NOVA Attorneys, Tips and Tricks, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

BVA–RAPID TURNOVER OF STAFF ATTORNEYS BODES ILL FOR VETS

Posted on February 1, 2018 by

My good friend Vicki sent me a link the other day that really rolled my socks down. I was mortified to think how this impacts the backlog at the BVA for docketing our appeals. Mind you, I take some of … Continue reading →

Posted in BvA and VARO CUE DECISIONS, BvA Decisions, BvA HCV decisions, Food for thought, IMOs/IMEs, KP Veterans, NOVA Attorneys, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, VA Attorneys, vARO Decisions, Veterans Law, Waiver of Review in the First Instance | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 25 Comments

KHE SANH–50 YEARS LATER

Posted on January 27, 2018 by

I saw an article on the Khe Sanh Golf and Country Club Grand opening this AM. January 21st, two days before the start of Tet ’68, all hell broke lose up in NW Quảng Tri province. It was about as … Continue reading →

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THE UDORN RESEARCH GROUP

Posted on January 14, 2018 by

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 →

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POP SMOKE-HALLOWEEN HUMOR

Posted on October 27, 2017 by

Dennis “Pop” Steftenagel, whom I had the distinguished pleasure of meeting at the 2013 Hugfest in held in Magnet, Indiana, is a collector of fine art. Below, you will see his finesse and a small sampling of his wares. I … Continue reading →

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