Tag Archives: vA CLAIMS FOR PTSD

BVA–NOTHING IS EVERYTHING

Posted on February 13, 2021 by asknod

27°. Boy howdy is it ever cold out today. The great big Snowmageddon going on across our fruitless plains finally arrived hereabouts yesterday. Pickles loves it. This wouldn’t be considered a real Snowstorm snowstorm unless you just moved here from … Continue reading →

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Adopting a Pet During COVID-19: Resources for Veterans

Posted on October 7, 2020 by jamesaurora

As evidenced by emptying rescue shelters across the country, the COVID-19 pandemic has prompted many people to welcome furry friends into their homes. People are spending more time at home than ever before, so for many, this is a prime … Continue reading →

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FORT FUMBLE SEATTLE–I HOPE YOU HAD THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE

Posted on September 12, 2020 by asknod

Today marks the first time I’ve woken up to a yellowish, smoky overcast with no sun since Vietnam. It finally made an anemic showing this PM. The only thing missing was the oily petroleum-like aroma of burnt nape, CS and … Continue reading →

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LZ CORK– CAVC ACT ONE-THE OPENING BRIEF

Posted on April 27, 2020 by asknod

Lonestar belt buckles and old faded Levis… and each night begins a new day. And here we are at the Big House. It’s been a long journey from 2008 to 2020. Learn, learn and learn. And I had to go … Continue reading →

Posted in 1154(b) combat presumptions, 3.156(c), All about Veterans, C-Files and RBAs, CAVC Knowledge, Corona pandemic, Corona virus, Earlier Effective dates, Inferred claims, Informal Claims, KP Veterans, Lay testimony, LZ Cork, NOVA Attorneys, Pickles, TBI, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, Veterans Law, Vietnam War history | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

VA–BABY YOU CAN DRIVE MY CAR

Posted on February 22, 2020 by asknod

Nothing tickles me better than to get a mess of wins in one week. You folks who allow me to represent you have no idea how much pleasure I get when I slay the proverbial Goliath. It’s certainly not like … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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HADIT.COM RADIO SHOW THIS THURSDAY (12/12/2019)

Posted on December 10, 2019 by asknod

I just got a call from Jerrell asking me to do a show this Thursday. I gladly accepted as I’ve piled up a ton of good things to talk about for an hour or more. I look forward to it. … Continue reading →

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12/07/2019–YOU DON’T HAVE TO LIVE LIKE A REFUGEE

Posted on December 7, 2019 by asknod

Great song. Great band. Great sentiment and it captures what I want to talk about today. 12/07/1941 was 78 years ago but the enormity of the event still resonates today. I utilize it every year, too. My wedding anniversary is … Continue reading →

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LZ GRAMBO–WHEEL IN THE SKY KEEPS ON TURNING

Posted on November 24, 2019 by asknod

Permit me to ask you, my readership, to welcome another LRRP (pronounced Lurp) who joined the asknod Win or Die Club this week. Say Hi to Eric. The entry fee was his IHD from too much AO for breakfast. To … Continue reading →

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