Tag Archives: Veterans Benefits

JACK THE CAT–PERMANENT AND TOTAL

Posted on May 6, 2017 by asknod

This story is our first day of the drive to San Antonio, TX for the Spring NOVA conference. We overnighted at the Fairfield Inn in Redding,  California. I’m not advertising Marriott Rewards™ but they have the cat’s pajamas on their … Continue reading →

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CAVC– THE GUY IN THE RED BOW TIE AT SPRING NOVA ’17

Posted on May 5, 2017 by asknod

Perhaps you have been touched by CAVC Chief Judge Robert N. Davis in your dealings with the VA. Boy howdy have I. Up until the 22nd of April, I didn’t realize it was he who had such a profound effect on Katrina … Continue reading →

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BACK IN THE SADDLE AGAIN-HADIT RADIO SHOW

Posted on May 2, 2017 by asknod

I arrived home with a rip-snorting killer cold but avoided doing the Typhoid Mary syndrome in San Antonio at the conference. We’ll talk all about that Thursday afternoon at 1600 Hrs Left Coast Liberal Local time or 1900 for those … Continue reading →

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MR. ENSMINGER: “What the hell?”

Posted on April 11, 2017 by Laura

The name, Sargent Jerry Ensminger, will be familiar to veterans following the Camp Lejeune tragedy through the film, or the Janey Ensminger Act, which honors his deceased child. On January 21, 2017, he participated in the public CAMP LEJEUNE COMMUNITY … Continue reading →

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ESKINAZI STRIKES AGAIN

Posted on April 3, 2017 by asknod

Just when we thought ol’ Laura was going to quietly fade away in her new digs over at VA’s Human Resources, lightning strikes again. It’s sad to think that any VA employee would spend their time ruminating on how to … Continue reading →

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VA STAKEHOLDERS-WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW.

Posted on March 26, 2017 by asknod

I have repeatedly heard the term “VA stakeholder” and finally decided to look it up. Former VA Secretary McDonald and our newest fearless leader repeat it incessantly so it must have great gravitas. Here’s the skinny from what I can … Continue reading →

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CAVC– WELCH V. SHULKIN–PISSING OFF THE POPE

Posted on March 18, 2017 by asknod

Most Veterans don’t understand how this VA poker game works. I know it took me around the block three times with Veterans Services Organizations running interference for VA against me. Every once and a while I like to look back … Continue reading →

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VETERAN”S TOOL BOX

Posted on March 10, 2017 by asknod

Tattoo this number to the top of the keyboard for VA claims gratification. Just out on Ron Nesler’s VA Is Lying Facebook site, the accompanying email address is the equivalent of the ‘Call me Bob’ McDonald’s cell phone. Use it sparingly … Continue reading →

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CAVC–PERCY V SHINSEKI (2009) — WHO OWNS IT?

Posted on March 8, 2017 by asknod

I have an unusual case of a gentleman who filed to stop a reduction in his rating. At the same time, he had a newly denied claim at the Seattle RO. The gentleman filed his NOD and the presumption of … Continue reading →

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VA HEALTHCARE-TOO COOL FOR SCHOOL APP?

Posted on March 4, 2017 by asknod

Just spotted this one. An excellent App. Will append it to the “VAROs and who’s who above in widgets. http://www.fedweek.com/armed-forces-news/web-app-aims-yelp-style-reviews-va-facilities/ Here’s the link to the website: http://www.vareview.net/ The downside to this is obvious. It’s a VA site and you have to … Continue reading →

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