Monthly Archives: September 2011

CYA

Posted on September 29, 2011 by asknod

You always wonder why the VA is so cautious about granting SC? Look at this I found in a Vet’s medrecs from service. This was in 1974. Imagine what it’s like now. They are always worried you are going to … Continue reading →

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Thank You NOD for my success

Posted on September 29, 2011 by asknod

Aug. 30, 2010     Filed hep c claim. Blaiming Airguns and Herd Innoculations. Feb. 11, 2011      C & P exam. Mar. 7, 2011       Claim denied. Apr. 6, 2011        NOD filed. Aug. 3, 2011        sent 2 Nexus letters and other supporting  documentation to DRO. Aug. 17, 2011   DRO Grants service … Continue reading →

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Decision Review Option under 3.2600

Posted on September 29, 2011 by asknod

I had a private message from a member asking about the ins and outs of a Decision Review at the RO level prior to a filing of the Substantive Appeal and moving the claim to the BVA.      My … Continue reading →

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The VA as an Insurance Co.

Posted on September 29, 2011 by asknod

The VA as an Insurance Company   Most Vets view the VA as an extension of the military in that they take over responsibility for you and any issues relating to your service. This is true to a certain extent. The … Continue reading →

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board appeal

Posted on September 29, 2011 by asknod

RDMURPHY Registered: 07/31/10 Posts: 49 07/27/11 #1   when appealing a denied claim, must you wait for a statement of case before filing form 9 or can you file 9 directly upon denial? Edit | Delete NOD Manager Registered: 11/22/08 Posts: 654 … Continue reading →

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No HCV in 1973

Posted on September 29, 2011 by asknod

  In this thesis (because I don’t like the word blog) I’d like to go over something with Vets that will help them immeasurably  with their filing of a hep. claim. You want to head this particular misconception off at … Continue reading →

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Things Vets Need To Know.

Posted on September 29, 2011 by asknod

So, you thought you had it bad filing a claim. Pity the poor, overworked VA. They are inundated in work, have been for years and now find themselves being persecuted for same. In our travels in pursuit of why this … Continue reading →

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Agent Orange and the Nasty Guard-2011

Posted on September 29, 2011 by asknod

Pity all the Nasty Guard pilots and aircrews that inherited the leftover C-123s from the Vietnamese War. Most were “bought” or transferred for a dollar to Air America, Byrd Air or their successor, Southern Air Transport. These , as we all know … Continue reading →

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need guidance

Posted on September 29, 2011 by asknod

squid_with_dragonRegistered: 08/15/10 Posts: 132 05/09/11 #1 I just have no idea how to handle this situation. I have always been in control of what happens to me. This time I feel that I am no longer in control and I … Continue reading →

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38 USC versus 38 CFR.

Posted on September 29, 2011 by asknod

 Something that has been discussed numerous times in Veteran’s self-help forums is the difference between Chapter 38, United States Code and Chapter 38, Code of Federal Regulations.  We are often asked to clarify the difference. Here is the easiest way … Continue reading →

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