Tag Archives: Veterans Benefits

BVA STATISTICS–TAKE PROTEIN PILL, DON HELMET

Posted on October 5, 2023 by asknod

Just got this informative news bite on BVA costs versus performance output from a good friend and former Veterans Law Judge. Being an incredibly smart fellow, he wisely parted company with the BVA and sought employment at one of the … Continue reading →

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THE CLAIMS COMMANDO

Posted on September 30, 2023 by asknod

Someone (everyone is entitled to anonymity) sent me a link a month or six ago but I never took time out to go check out his website. I did today. What a hoot. A lot of conversation has been bandied … Continue reading →

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EXPOSED VETERAN RADIO SHOW– THURSDAY 9/28/2023

Posted on September 26, 2023 by asknod

John says Ray is out chasing the American Dream on the road. He may call in so we shouldn’t rule him out. The show will focus on the quickest way to win your claim as rapidly as possible in the … Continue reading →

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BVA/VBA BACKLOG–THE NEVERENDING PARADE OF EXCUSES

Posted on September 24, 2023 by asknod

Before I begin this diatribe-nay-observation, I have something that needs to be illuminated. I don’t spend much time on my phone. If I did, nothing would get done. Personally, I think that’s what’s happening to the rest of the world … Continue reading →

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WHY THE AMA IS NOT WORKABLE (AND NEVER WILL BE)

Posted on September 10, 2023 by asknod

Sassy little header above, isn’t it? Well, Veterans, let’s “unpack ” this as they like to say in the hallowed halls down at the corner of Delay and Deny Ave. NW. I proffer a test case to demonstrate the unworkable … Continue reading →

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BVA–WHO YOU GONNA CALL? –JUDGE BUSTERS!

Posted on September 9, 2023 by asknod

Sorry it’s taken so long to take keyboard in hand and write. I’m almost recovered from the most godawful cold that kicked my ass hard. I ached so bad I lived with my trusty neck sock full of rice. You … Continue reading →

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EXPOSED VET RADIO SHOW–WHAT IS EQUIPOISE AND HOW DO I GET SOME

Posted on August 29, 2023 by asknod

It was overcast this morning so I couldn’t see John and Ray madly flashing the Bat Signal over my house. No harm. No foul. Romeo Tango. I’m on it. I’m asked to tackle an old subject which many do not … Continue reading →

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BVA- A LIPWHIPPING IN DC

Posted on August 20, 2023 by asknod

Quo vadis nonadversarial/Veteran friendly? Holy poop scoopers, Batman. In all my years litigating with VA, I had yet to meet an overtly hostile Veterans Law Judge (VLJ). How, then, to deal with a markedly overt VLJ who minced no words … Continue reading →

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EXPOSED VET RADIO SHOW-THURSDAY 8/10/2023

Posted on August 9, 2023 by asknod

Ah. The Bat signal in the sky over Gotham indicates it’s that magic moment when we convene for another evening of VA-sponsored entertainment. You’d have to concede they give us plenty of fodder to chew on. Between constant changes in … Continue reading →

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THE DOG DAYS OF SUMMER–PLAYING THE RACE CARD

Posted on July 30, 2023 by asknod

Greetings fellow Veterans. I’m hoping this finds the majority of you with completed claims and fat bank accounts. Right. What am I saying? Like that’s ever going to happen. From my perspective, it looks like VA is hiring more -and … Continue reading →

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