Tag Archives: VA SMC

5/07/1975-2nd PLACE–SEA WAR GAMES

Posted on May 7, 2023 by asknod

May 7 is an anniversary event for me. That’s what psychologists call a particularly bad hair day you went through in the war. May 7th embodies an ignoble day of a not-so-special time in our military history. Win. Place. Show. … Continue reading →

Posted in Complaints Department, Food for thought, Vietnam War history | Tagged askNOD.com, Disabled Veteran, DIY vA Claims, Help with vA Claims, Helping Veterans, Service Connection, VA claims, VA SMC, Veterans Benefits, Veterans claims help, Veterans Humor, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 3 Comments

EXPOSED VET RADIO SHOW THURSDAY–4/27/2023

Posted on April 25, 2023 by asknod

John emailed me last night and asked if I was over my jetlag yet. Heeeeell no. I woke up this morning at 0400 and was up and at ’em. It’ll abate but I’m headed back to DC on July 11th … Continue reading →

Posted in Exposed Veteran Radio Show, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, Veterans Law | Tagged askNOD.com, DIY vA Claims, Special Monthly Compensation for Veterans, VA claims, VA Disability What is after 100%, VA SMC, VA SMC Back Pay, VA SMC Diabetes, VA SMC For Depression, VA SMC for Mental Illness, VA SMC Heart Disease, VA SMC Parkinsons, VA SMC R1, VA SMC Rates, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help., What Qualifies for VA SMC | 3 Comments

FORT FUGETABOUTIT (HOUSTON)–A PAIR OF JEANS THAT FIT JUST RIGHT

Posted on September 2, 2022 by asknod

In 1973, I was unceremoniously evicted from the ranks of active military personnel. My crime? Why, being antisocial with passive aggressive tendencies. Since then, it’s metastasized. I have become social with active aggressive tendencies. This personality disorder pays off in … Continue reading →

Posted in Aid and Attendance, SMC, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, vARO Decisions, VBMS Tricks, Veterans Law | Tagged asknod.org, Disabled Veteran, DIY vA Claims, Help with vA Claims, Helping Veterans, Service Connection, VA claims, VA SMC, VA SMC Claims, VA SMC R1, Veterans Benefits, Veterans claims help, Veterans Humor, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 7 Comments

BVA-TWO AMERICAN KIDS GROWING UP IN THE HEARTLAND

Posted on March 22, 2018 by asknod

Rarely am I given the exalted job of helping a widow on such short notice. In the instant case, Jack and Diane turned out to be Larry and Shirley. They began visiting asknod in search of that which can be … Continue reading →

Posted in BvA Decisions, Camp Lejeune poisoning, Food for the soul, KP Veterans, Lawyering Up, Medical News, SMC, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, VA Medical Mysteries Explained | Tagged asknod.org, Disabled Veteran, DIY vA Claims, HCVETS, Help with vA Claims, Helping Veterans, Inspirational Veterans, Service Connection, VA claims, VA SMC, VA Special Monthly Compensation Claims, Veterans Benefits, Veterans claims help, Veterans Humor, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 12 Comments

SMC (SPECIAL MONTHLY COMPENSATION)-WHAT IS IT?

Posted on February 27, 2013 by asknod

Member Carla writes and says “my husband has lost the use of his creative organ for all intents and purposes. They attribute this to his DM2. He was also blinded in one eye from shell fragments during a mortar attack … Continue reading →