Tag Archives: Veterans Benefits

VAMCs… WHAT IF?

Posted on September 18, 2016 by asknod

I was sent this – oh hell, these. Without taking sides, I do think they involve a profound sense of humor rarely seen anymore. This isn’t political hit photojournalism. This is high art Twenty first Century style.    I received … Continue reading →

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BVA–I NEVER PROMISED YOU A ROSE GARDEN

Posted on September 17, 2016 by asknod

Having sat, chatted and engaged in a colloquy with Veterans Law Judge Vito Clementi for an hour one day in 2015, I know how hard it must have been to bite his tongue and write the denial below. Of all … Continue reading →

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VA CLAIMS–THE WINDSHIELD VERSUS THE REAR VIEW MIRROR

Posted on September 14, 2016 by asknod

Many of you readers email me with a specific subset of circumstances and disabilities and ask for a Tarot card reading. One thing in common is a burning desire to impress upon me the enormity or the “unique” circumstances. Others … Continue reading →

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COWBOY STEAKS–WYOMING STYLE

Posted on September 3, 2016 by asknod

Remember the brontoribs that tipped over Fred Flinstone’s  19570 BC T-bird at the A&W Drive in? Well, imagine this. Cupcake takes us up to the doctor in Issaquah who is the last word in Naturopathic. Driving through town to get … Continue reading →

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CAVC– #116-2098-POST GAME WRAP AND POST MORTEM

Posted on September 1, 2016 by asknod

After every CAVC encounter and especially Extraordinary Writs of Mandamus, I like to dissect them to ascertain what was gained, lost or ignored. Basically, those are the only talismans to wave after the dust settles. So, in retrospect, what did … Continue reading →

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ANOTHER PILOT’S TALE

Posted on August 30, 2016 by asknod

From the humor capitol of the world (Atlanta), comes this winner. Thank you Bruce Almighty for the contribution. A young Navy pilot just out of training, goes to his first squadron party. Guest of honor is the Wing Commander who is … Continue reading →

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MILESTONES–JAY MOORE

Posted on August 29, 2016 by asknod

Some of you may know of Kelly and Jay Moore. They came to me what seems like eons ago looking for the magic password to VA comp. We finally prevailed with  “Hurricane Katrina” Eagle’s help and Jay looked like he … Continue reading →

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CAVC–#16-2098–POSTSCRIPT-ARE YOU OKAY WITH THAT, ST. MARGARET?

Posted on August 29, 2016 by asknod

Never being one to leave an errant sweater thread alone or a VA scab unpicked, I felt compelled to at least answer in my defence and protect my honor. Having hornswoggled sweet ol’ Saint Margaret into believing that maybe I … Continue reading →

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BVA–JETGUNS OR NOSE CANDY?

Posted on August 28, 2016 by asknod

We often go down this drug road trying to prove our HCV was caused by the jetguns. VA is often just as adamant that it is drug-related. The decision here at least puts both risk factors on an equal footing … Continue reading →

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CAVC #16-0298–THE RISE AND FALL OF ANOTHER EX. WRIT

Posted on August 26, 2016 by asknod

I love the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) method for Extraordinary Writs of Mandamus. Just like those fabled Chinese dry cleaners’ claims of ‘In by ten, you come get when little hand on three.’, my Ex. Writ was ‘in’ … Continue reading →

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