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VA claims blogger

BVA–GOING FOR THE EARLIER EFFECTIVE DATE

Posted on June 30, 2013 by asknod

WHAT? ME RATE HIM? He’s not dead yet. Here’s a smart Vet. Get a good law dog and go to appeal. He did just that. He hired Daniel Krasnegor. Danny boy is a past master at HCV claims. You’ll see his name … Continue reading →

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BVA– PTSD=HCV–COMBAT MADE ME DO IT

Posted on June 30, 2013 by asknod

From the VARO with the fringe on top (Muskogee, Oklahoma) comes this sweetie. We have seen a few of these cross the table over the years and some bear fruit. This one did. The Vet was ably represented by the … Continue reading →

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DBQs AND CLAIMS FILING

Posted on June 29, 2013 by asknod

Lawyer Bob and his stalwart crew up in large mosquito land have sent me some interesting news. As often as I inveigh against using the DBQs (disability benefits questionnaires), I have now been told there is a silver lining to … Continue reading →

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#40 WEIGHS IN

Posted on June 27, 2013 by asknod

From the Wilmington, Delaware VARO:  Jules just emailed me last night to let us know he has met the beast and won. I have no qualms sharing the limelight with Hadit.com. I’m actually the FNG on the block. T-bird set … Continue reading →

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VA PTSD CLAIMS–MUST HAVE ARTICLE

Posted on June 27, 2013 by asknod

For all of you Vets submitting claims for bent brains syndrome, you would be advised to investigate the condition of your heart. If you have IHD or other heart-related issues, chances are, according to your friendly VA, it’s more likely … Continue reading →

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JIMBO JOKETIME

Posted on June 27, 2013 by asknod

Brownwater Jim is at it again. Two 90-year-old Vets from WW2, Phil and Joe, had been friends all of their lives. When it was clear that Phil was dying, Joe visited him every day. One day Joe said, “Phil, we … Continue reading →

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CRYOGLOBULINEMIA SECONDARY TO HCV

Posted on June 24, 2013 by asknod

Here’s a great article to include with any VA filing of cryoglobulinemia, secondary to HCV. It affects many when they go out in temperatures below 40 degrees F. The cryoglobulins precipitate into a semi-solid state and cause blockages in the … Continue reading →

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HCV OBFUSCATION AT THE VA

Posted on June 24, 2013 by asknod

Member Dennis “pop smoke” of Hugfest fame sends us this one. Dr. Cecil has a lovely assessment on it as well. Great read.

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STRAWBERRIES WITH DOWN’S SYNDROME

Posted on June 24, 2013 by asknod

While picking strawberries this year, I’ve noticed some genetic throwbacks. Apparently the gene pool is a little shallow when you let the same plants fester and reproduce  for years  on end unsupervised with no mitigation. Our family strawberry tree is … Continue reading →

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JETGUNS APPROVED FOR ONE VACCINE ONLY.

Posted on June 23, 2013 by asknod

Amazing. I had no idea they were approved for any. Of course, I also had no idea they are still trying to make them fly as a sanitary delivery system short of hog-tieing you like a calf at branding time … Continue reading →

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