Tag Archives: VA NEXUS LETTERS

VASEC–WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU CALL BOB?

Posted on October 3, 2014 by asknod

Hold on to your hats, ladies and gentlemen. First I wish to express an abject apology to Robert. A. McDonald, our newest and potentially most intriguing of all VA Secretaries to date. I was cynical after over twenty years of … Continue reading →

Posted in 38 CFR § 3.156(b), ASKNOD BOOK, BvA Decisions, BvA HCV decisions, C&P exams, CAvC HCV Ruling, CUE, DRO and BVA Hearings, Earlier Effective dates, Nexus Information, Porphyria Cutanea Tarda, Tips and Tricks, VA BACKLOG, vARO Decisions, Vietnam Disease Issues | Tagged asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, CAvC/COvA Decisions, Disabled Veteran, DIY vA Claims, Gulf War Claims Help, Gulf War Vets Help, HCV, HCV Decisions, HCV Veterans, HCVETS, Help with vA Claims, Help with vA HCV Claims., Helping Veterans, Korean War Vets Help, Service Connection, VA claims, VA HCV Claims Help, VA NEXUS LETTERS, Veterans Benefits, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 10 Comments

BVA–CALUZA V BROWN 20 YEARS LATER

Posted on September 23, 2014 by asknod

Was it that long ago that the CAVC (then the COVA) let the cat out of the bag and enumerated the three elements needed to attain the Holy Grail of service connection? April 12th, 1995 will mark the twentieth anniversary of Mario’s … Continue reading →

Posted in BvA HCV decisions, Nexus Information | Tagged ASKNOD BOOK, asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, Disabled Veteran, DIY vA Claims, Gulf War Claims Help, HCV, HCV Decisions, HCV Health Tips, HCV Veterans, HCVETS, Help with vA Claims, Help with vA HCV Claims., Helping Veterans, Hepatitis C BVA decisions, Korean War Vets Help, VA NEXUS LETTERS, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 2 Comments

VA ILP– THE SECRET HANDSHAKE

Posted on June 3, 2014 by asknod

For five days I have sat, picked berries, contemplated my navel and wondered how I could apologize to all of you for being so incredibly dense. Cupcake says I’m oblivious to my surroundings yet I see many things she doesn’t. … Continue reading →

Posted in Independent Living Program, Porphyria Cutanea Tarda, VR&E | Tagged ASKNOD BOOK, asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, Gulf War Claims Help, Gulf War Vets Help, Korean War Vets Help, VA claims, VA Independent Living Program, VA NEXUS LETTERS, Veterans Benefits, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 6 Comments

BVA– VFW STRIKES AGAIN

Posted on August 8, 2013 by asknod

FROM THE HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA VFW POST # 1064 Looking for cryoglobulinemia cases to illustrate for claims purposes, I came across this gem. Rarely have I seen a judge make such short shrift of a Veteran so utterly and completely. … Continue reading →

Posted in BvA Decisions, Tips and Tricks, VSOs | Tagged ASKNOD BOOK, asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, BVA Decisions, Gulf War Claims Help, Korean War Vets Help, Service Connection, VA claims, VA NEXUS LETTERS, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 2 Comments

WEDNESDAY DOUBLE HEADER IN DC

Posted on July 10, 2013 by asknod

With all the focus on Vets for the first time since the War of Northern Aggression (1861-65), we are starting to see a grateful America shower us with some of its accolades. This is heartwarming for Vietnam Veterans who, due … Continue reading →

Posted in Independent Living Program, Nexus Information | Tagged ASKNOD BOOK, asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, Gulf War Vets Help, Korean War Vets Help, VA Independent Living Program, VA NEXUS LETTERS, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 7 Comments

Just the records please…

Posted on February 16, 2013 by azeejensmom

The importance of obtaining copies of private medical records from providers while you are being treated can’t be stressed enough. Ever wonder why a Veterans Service Organization (VSO) or the VA will have you sign a “Release to Obtain Information” … Continue reading →

Posted in Tips and Tricks | Tagged asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, DIY vA Claims, Gulf War Claims Help, Gulf War Vets Help, Help with vA Claims, Help with vA HCV Claims., Helping Veterans, Korean War Vets Help, Service Connection, VA claims, VA NEXUS LETTERS, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 5 Comments

2012 in review

Posted on January 7, 2013 by asknod

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: 19,000 people fit into the new Barclays Center to see Jay-Z perform. This blog was viewed about 80,000 times in 2012. If it were … Continue reading →

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NEW YOUTUBE LINK TO THE BOOK

Posted on November 13, 2012 by asknod

Here’s the preliminary for the book on You tube. I had no idea I got this with my package. I also have no idea why they are taking forever to get it to me. Who cares? It’s done.

Posted in ASKNOD BOOK | Tagged asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, Disabled Veteran, DIY vA Claims, Gulf War Vets Help, Help with vA Claims, Help with vA HCV Claims., Helping Veterans, Jetguns, Service Connection, VA claims, vA claims for diabetes, vA claims for PCT, vA CLAIMS FOR PTSD, VA HCV Claims Help, VA Independent Living Program, VA NEXUS LETTERS, VARO Information, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help., VSO | 9 Comments

HCV–CLOSING IN ON THE BEAST

Posted on October 12, 2012 by asknod

Member KC sends me these two articles on HCV treatment. I knew we’d see significant progress towards some new form of treatment considering this is America and home of the 1a genotype. The first treatment discussion is a true, Interferon-free idea and … Continue reading →

Posted in AO, HCV Health, Interferon claims, Medical News, Vietnam Disease Issues | Tagged Agent Orange, asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, Gulf War Vets Help, HCV, HCV Health Tips, HCV Veterans, HCVETS, Help with vA Claims, Help with vA HCV Claims., Helping Veterans, Service Connection, VA claims, VA HCV Claims Help, VA Medical Care, VA NEXUS LETTERS, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 2 Comments

STARDUST RADIO APPEARANCE SUNDAY @ 1900 HRS CDT

Posted on August 31, 2012 by asknod

Rick Townsend at Firebase Adrian on Stardust Radio has graciously allowed me to return for an hour of claims discussion on my new book on Sunday. The kickoff is 1900 Central or 1600 on the Left Coast. That’s 8 PM … Continue reading →