Monthly Archives: June 2012

VAOIG: Admits to 53% Error rate at San Diego

Posted on June 7, 2012 by joeaveragevet

We have all heard the VA boast of its 80-90 % VARO “correct decision” rate.   While most of us realized this is just another manipulation of the numbers, I think ask nod readers deserve to know why there is … Continue reading →

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From My Facebook

Posted on June 6, 2012 by asknod

This is from Rebeccamarie Beque Mignonesalaiz. It is a photograph by Richie Bulldog. It is the epitome of all we feel on Memorial Day. I’m sorry I didn’t see it and post it sooner. My apologies Rebeccamarie. I forgot to … Continue reading →

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ADVA’s “Look the other way” plan

Posted on June 6, 2012 by joeaveragevet

We are all aware of the VAOIG’s policy of “making recommendations” to combat fraud in the VA.   One example of this was in Shreddergate 1, where the VAOIG recommended that those “untrained employees” who shredded Veterans evidence be trained … Continue reading →

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STRAWBERRY FIELDS FOREVER

Posted on June 6, 2012 by asknod

Back in 2006, when I finished building the last house I ever want to live in, my wife directed the landscaping of the embankment in the front.   In spite of an extensive sprinkler system some of the vegetation refused … Continue reading →

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BVA–2012 DECISIONS OUT…OR NOT

Posted on June 5, 2012 by asknod

BvA’s new decisions through the end of March are out. I notice there are already 15, 652 listed just for Hepatitis. Pardon my French but Holy shit, Batman! That is a lot of sick Veterans. If this represents just the appeals … Continue reading →

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BANISHED FROM THE PROMISED LAND

Posted on June 5, 2012 by asknod

On the one day we honor and remember our fallen from all wars including the Indochinese peninsula, I hear from numerous Vets of some troubling news. As most know, I strive to keep this site politically neutral because I respect … Continue reading →

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125 DAYS WHEN?

Posted on June 4, 2012 by asknod

I am interested in your thoughts on all this. Here is a poll that will illuminate us all in how confident you are in vA’s promises to reach a 125-day schedule. America wants to know, too. Vote Chicago style-again and … Continue reading →

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THAT PESKY vA MATH AGAIN… IT DOESN’T ADD UP

Posted on June 4, 2012 by joeaveragevet

A few months ago Secretary Shinseki patted himself on the back touting the success of his Veterans homeless programs: But wait..there’s more!  It’s that “VA math time again” that adds 50% and 30% and gets 70%!  Once again, the numbers … Continue reading →

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EAJA–WHAT IS IT?

Posted on June 4, 2012 by joeaveragevet

This answers the questions about EAJA much better than I can: However,  nobody at the VA has ever been able to answer my question:  If Veterans don’t need an attorney, then why doesn’t the VA fire its 600 or so … Continue reading →

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NW HABITAT FOR HUMIDITY

Posted on June 4, 2012 by asknod

While the rest of the world swelters, we in the Northwest seem destined to rust. With all the rain and cloudy days here, our temperatures have plummeted into the high 50s to the low sixties. Cupcake had to knit little … Continue reading →

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