Tag Archives: Veterans Benefits

THE NEW IMPROVED VA–CALL ME BOB

Posted on September 10, 2014 by asknod

Much in the last week has come to light regarding all things VA. As I speak, they are discussing this at the HVAC hearings up on Capitol Hill. Cause for concern wells up in the breasts of all Vets concerning … Continue reading →

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ILP–THE ASKNOD FARM REPORT

Posted on September 10, 2014 by asknod

Not much to report. The reason I haven’t been posting is due directly to Global Warming. The Silver Queen corn that members Leigh and Paul sent me to plant this year opted to generate three and sometimes four ears per … Continue reading →

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SSGT. OSCAR D. GROUCH SUES VA

Posted on August 30, 2014 by asknod

This just in on the AP wire.  (AP) Newark, New Jersey by staff writer Steven Jemerik: Former Staff Sargent Oscar D. Grouch’s attorneys came forward last night just before the Camden Court House closed and filed a lawsuit accusing the Veterans Administration … Continue reading →

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ILP–THE CORN HORSEMEN OF THE AUGUSTALYPSE

Posted on August 30, 2014 by asknod

As usual, on Labor Day weekend, something magical happens. In our case it was rain finally after four months without. The roads have so much oil on them it’s like an ice-skating rink. Come to think of it, this must … Continue reading →

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VA–OSCAR THE GROUCH TRAINING FOR UPCOMING “TOWN HALL” MEETINGS

Posted on August 27, 2014 by asknod

Get ready for indifference, ennui and boredom after the poor overworked VA employees listen to one too many of us vent in the weeks to follow. It would be interesting to see if they bring their good friends, the jack-booted … Continue reading →

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BVA–EARLY 3RD QUARTER DECISIONS OUT

Posted on August 16, 2014 by asknod

BVA released their 3rd Quarter batch of decisions on Friday evening. HCV cases jumped from 446 this year cumulatively to 562. I have not had a chance to peruse them but feel free to investigate and report back on the … Continue reading →

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SMC-S–ATTEMPTING TO CUE OLD TDIU DECISIONS

Posted on August 16, 2014 by asknod

I was contacted by a Vet seeking to readjudicate an old award pre-Bradley that entailed the same or similar circumstances. To review, Bradley was awarded TDIU for one, single disability as the predicate for the total disability rating. Nevertheless, he … Continue reading →

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FED. CIR.–JOHNSON V. McDONALD-DISMEMBERING VA’S EXTRASCHEDULAR RATINGS SCAM

Posted on August 10, 2014 by asknod

For scores of years, and certainly for as long as the post-1988 modern iteration of the VA as we now know it,  some interpretations of the VA’s regulations have been granted ‘deference’ if I can convey that politely and sarcastically simultaneously. … Continue reading →

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VASEC–TOWN HALL MEETINGS

Posted on August 8, 2014 by asknod

This should be interesting. Our new Fearless Leader has announced town hall meetings but they are to be conducted at all VA Regional Offices and VHA Medical facilities. They are slated to be done by the end of September yet … Continue reading →

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CAVC–BALLARD V GIBSON–BACK TO SCHOOL ON INFORMAL CLAIMS

Posted on August 5, 2014 by asknod

Reversals are like high-Greek drama compared to vacaturs  and set asides for remand to rehang the Vet. They always invoke the ‘aha’ moment where the Judge points to that fatal flaw of law and says “You can get away with … Continue reading →

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