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VA Employee Of The Month–August 2011

 VA’s employee of the month at VAMC American Lake, Washington is Edna. Or is it Ethel? I thought it was Maria several weeks ago. I put in my right hearing aid and then discovered next visit it was Edna. Yesterday, … Continue reading

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The waiting game

I find it incongruous to be in the position of waiting for the BVA to make a decision on my claim. I have counseled many other Vets to be patient as the process is interminable. All the tired cliches such … Continue reading

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The 8%ers Club

I went to a wedding this last weekend.  People should be required to do this once a year. It restores hope in our lives and is good food for the soul.  I had to forego the adult beverages due to the sorry … Continue reading

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Failure to Interact.

 It has been brought to the attention of the Court that the BVA and their bastard offspring, the VAROs, have a rather nasty habit of informing you of your denial without allowing you at some point to inject new lay … Continue reading

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Who said this?

 I found this very interesting and more so now that we are winding down our affairs in Southwest Asia, or will be doing so soon.      ” The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in … Continue reading

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Most excellent news from the CAVC

President Obama recently announced the nomination of Meg Bartley and Gloria Shelton for two of the three vacant seats at the CAVC. These positions have been vacant for over a year and it was high time he got around to … Continue reading

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VA Claims and Ping Pong

NOD Manager Registered: 11/22/08 Posts: 654  06/24/11 #1      It occurred to me today watching several young people playing Ping Pong how much the game emulates life in the VA claims process. Imagine your serve to be the opening … Continue reading

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Veterans Help Sites

NOD Manager Registered: 11/22/08 Posts: 654  06/05/11 #1      As its summer and I spend most of my time in the garden, I notice a corresponding decline in Veterans seeking help. Could it be others are similarly occupied doing … Continue reading

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RO Error Rate

In a recent audit of the VA Disability Compensation System at 16 Regional Offices, the VA Office of the Inspector General estimates that the rating staff incorrectly processed 23 percent of the 45,000 claims inspected.Of the16 Regional Offices, Baltimore, MD … Continue reading

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Eating Feces Ruled Not A Risk Factor

File this one in the Boldly Going Nowhere File: We came across this one and felt the burning need to share it with our members. In the March 2010 VA examination report, the Veteran claimed that he contracted hepatitis C during service … Continue reading

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