Monthly Archives: April 2012

VA–FREE MONEY-COME AND GET IT

Posted on April 30, 2012 by asknod

Member Randy sends us this post today. This was on the Veterans Report Website. Almost choked on dinner laughing at the naivete. Compensation for Vietnam Veterans Week of April 30, 2012 Nearly 2.6 million Americans who served in Vietnam are … Continue reading →

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CAVC–CAVAZOS v SHINSEKI

Posted on April 30, 2012 by asknod

These are the decisions we love and hate. We love them because its always nice to see the underdog go up against Goliath pro se. We hate it because of the inordinate time wasted pursuing something that can never be … Continue reading →

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VA–NO LIVER BX = NO HEP DAMAGE

Posted on April 30, 2012 by asknod

VA’s VHA, the medical arm, is always learning new tricks from their big brother, the VBA. If you don’t know something and make no effort to find out about it, then it doesn’t exist. It’s plausible, but not confirmed. Likewise, … Continue reading →

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VA’s ability to fix problems needs improvement

Posted on April 30, 2012 by joeaveragevet

The VA’s method of fixing problems:  Wait until the Veteran complains to his or her Senator.  Only then, will anything be done about it. Veterans with “paperwork glitches” don’t have a good way to call someone up and say, “Gee, … Continue reading →

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No Balling…even more profitable than lowballing

Posted on April 30, 2012 by joeaveragevet

The VA has established a new standard of excellence in lowballing.  Its called “no” balling, where the Veteran has an established disability (service connected) and the VA “admits” it, and concludes it is 0 percent disabling.   If you have … Continue reading →

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BVA–Lowballing for Fun and Profit

Posted on April 29, 2012 by asknod

VA seems condemned to never looking up to make eye contact with you. They are fixated on the records in front of them and struggle to come to the lowest rating that can pass muster. Facts are inconvenient nuisances and … Continue reading →

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Tall Tales From Texas

Posted on April 29, 2012 by asknod

Member Tom sends this to us and he isn’t even from Texas. The testicles of a Texas midget hurt and ached almost all the time. The midget went to the doctor and told him about his problem. The doctor told … Continue reading →

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MATING ELEPHANTS

Posted on April 29, 2012 by asknod

Things you need to know about vA decisons and the process behind them that few Vets see or hear about.  vA decisions are promulgated at a very high level. vA decisions are only arrived at after a suitable period   … Continue reading →

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Santa Claus is Coming To Town

Posted on April 29, 2012 by asknod

At 1500 hrs yesterday what should my wondering eyes behold but the ILP Information Technology guru named Jim minus his 12 prancing reindeer. Saturday, ladies and gentlemen. Saturday. VA doesn’t work on Saturday. Of even more interest, VA does everything … Continue reading →

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Name That VA Tool

Posted on April 28, 2012 by asknod

 CAN YOU NAME THIS OLD TOOL? Thought you would enjoy this                                                   educational moment in VA … Continue reading →

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