Monthly Archives: June 2013

BVA–PCT RATINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT

Posted on June 19, 2013 by asknod

Here’s a little primer to acquaint Veterans with one of the diseases associated with both Agent Orange and HCV. I have it and from what I gather, several of you that I have helped do too. PCT stands for Porphyria … Continue reading →

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HUGFEST PHOTOS

Posted on June 19, 2013 by asknod

The reason for this journey became obvious when I was filing for my VA claim. I had hoped to get a pilot I flew with to give me a Buddy statement attesting to my GSW and   transfusion up in … Continue reading →

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C & P Hearing Loss and Tinnitus Exam

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Laura

My DH had his first C & P Exam last week in a VA-contracted independent audiologist.  The exam was cursory at best.  We’ll be writing for our one free copy of the exam since the VA has a duty to … Continue reading →

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PIRKL V. SHINSEKI–CUE COMPOUNDED WITH INTEREST

Posted on June 16, 2013 by asknod

CUE (Clear and Unmistakable Error) claims intrigue me and always have. They are an example of a rare win-usually much later after a failure to appeal. CUE is one of two ways to overturn a prior decision and rarely succeeds. … Continue reading →

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PROPER DIET FOR GOOD HEALTH

Posted on June 16, 2013 by asknod

Member and brown water Navy maniac (Mekong- not whiskey) Jimbo sends us this informative “gotta have it”. Jim, by the way, is married. ~~A Doctor was addressing a large audience: “The material we put into our stomachs is enough to … Continue reading →

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ASKNOD BOOK AT THE DENTAL CLINIC

Posted on June 15, 2013 by asknod

A month ago I was at the VA dental clinic getting six (6, hoke, seis, roku, sáu etc.) fillings replaced that fell out. No comment. Well, a short one. Anything free comes with strings attached. Free VA dental comes with … Continue reading →

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PEW RESEARCH CENTER ON DISABLED VETS

Posted on June 14, 2013 by asknod

A great piece of research from the Pew boys and girls. This one delves into the nuts and bolts of disability and the who’s who of which ones and when. Well written and easy to digest. Certainly easier to digest than … Continue reading →

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BOLDLY GOING SOMEWHERE

Posted on June 14, 2013 by asknod

Member Mark, soon to be a citizen of Washington State, sends us this gem. The Iranian Ambassador to the UN had just finished giving a speech and walked out into the lobby of the convention center where he was introduced … Continue reading →

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THE PROBLEM WITH THE INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM

Posted on June 14, 2013 by asknod

Here’s the take on the ILP. It needs more “oversight”. Of course, if they aren’t granting much of anything to Veterans, it hardly needs to be audited. Leave it to the government to “fix” something that is never used.  Here’s … Continue reading →

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WET BLANKETS AND GREEN WOOD AT HUGFEST

Posted on June 11, 2013 by asknod

Here’s our attempt to communicate from Magnet and Hugfest. It’s primative. I had to have Cupcake bring us up the hill and connect via our my-fi DIY internet connection. Greetings from Magnet Our numbers wax and wane. Kat arrived for … Continue reading →

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