Monthly Archives: September 2011

Veteran Benefits Manual (VBM)

Posted on September 30, 2011 by asknod

NOD Manager Registered: 11/22/08 Posts: 654  02/16/11 #1      Much has been said about the VBM. It is rumored that VSOs possess this Veteran’s Bible. Let us hope so. If they actually open it up and read from it … Continue reading →

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Kauffman : Where are your records?

Posted on September 30, 2011 by asknod

broncovet Moderators Registered: 01/24/09 Posts: 9 02/06/11 #1 In the case, Kauffman vs Shinseki the CAVC suggested the “benefit of the doubt be applied to “Where are my records”?  The Veteran does not have to prove that his missing records ARE relevant, … Continue reading →

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RVN Vets and Agent B(Presumptive)

Posted on September 30, 2011 by asknod

The Veterans Benefit Administration (VBA) has just announced a new presumptive exposure entitlement due to Agent B for Vietnam Veterans. As usual, this one will only apply to Vets with “boots on the ground” in country from January 9th, 1961 … Continue reading →

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America’s First Responders

Posted on September 30, 2011 by asknod

 At the dawn of our American history, there were no professional firemen. Firemen consisted of the citizenry of a town who came together to save some poor soul’s house and possessions from fire in the off chance they had the misfortune to … Continue reading →

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SC for Veteran’s Death

Posted on September 30, 2011 by asknod

I have attached a decision about a widow’s quest to have her husband’s death attributed  to a service connected disease or to negligence on the VA’s part. Sadly, she will fail on both counts. It is included here for spouses to ascertain … Continue reading →

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100% Award–AZJensmom

Posted on September 30, 2011 by asknod

NOD Manager Registered: 11/22/08 Posts: 654 12/30/10 #1 After a 7 year battle beginning in 2003, our very own Azjensmom’s husband was finally rated 60% for hep and TDIU. She had to remind the powers that be that he was … Continue reading →

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Stolen Valor Act

Posted on September 30, 2011 by asknod

   There has been much talk of rescinding the Stolen Valor Act recently. Of course, there has also been talk of striking a medal and awarding it for, of all things, “holding your fire”. In addition, there is much discussion of … Continue reading →

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One flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest

Posted on September 30, 2011 by asknod

     Did you know that the Ken Kesey’s seminal 1962 book “One flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest” was based on material he collected while working at the Palo Alto VAMC Psychiatric ward? I’m sure Nurse Rached must have been … Continue reading →

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2010 CAVC decisions

Posted on September 30, 2011 by asknod

This hasn’t been a stellar year for Vets at the CAVC. Of 32 panel cases heard to date, 11 were decided (for the most part) in favor of the Vet and 15 affirmed the decision of the Board. An additional … Continue reading →

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Veterans Day 2010

Posted on September 30, 2011 by asknod

Veterans Day 2010  The CAVC (Court) just came out with a panel decision regarding communications between a claimant and the VA. As expected, it simply reiterated the same argument. VASEC Eric Shinseki felt that it didn’t apply to the VA … Continue reading →

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