Author Archives: asknod

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 →

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 →

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 →

After Menalteed’s long battle with the VARO in Seattle, we decided to join the cutting edge of VA access and enlist in the Ebenefits program (See Timeline for Life is Getting Short). We have tried the Myhealthevet and found its … Continue reading →

The Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims has  been authorized 9 Justices. Due to Judges retiring, laziness and inattention, we now have a predicament where 6 Judges are shouldering the workload of 9. Several older, retired Judges have come back on a temporary … Continue reading →

Veterans have been approaching us for nigh on 3 years on this site and bemoaning the fact that they have filed claims and discovered VA (that would be the Veterans Administration) is an antagonist rather than their “good buddy”.    … Continue reading →

     I had a Board hearing on my claim for an earlier effective date of 1994 today. Some of you may be aware that I filed my original claim for hep. and PCT 17 years ago. I was denied … Continue reading →