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The Power Of One–WGM’S SAGA

Posted on September 30, 2011 by asknod

Early mathematicians were extremely enamored of the number One. After mastering the simple concept of addition, they branched out into the concept of Algebra and its cousins. Multiplication and division yielded an abnormal result though. One could not be increased via … Continue reading →

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What Wasn’t Said Is Important

Posted on September 30, 2011 by asknod

When you reach the appeal stage of your claim and have an opportunity to submit your Form 9, you will be accorded a space on the form to rebut (VAspeak) why you disagree with your denial. If you claim a jetgun … Continue reading →

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Time line for life is getting short-Menalteed’s Story

Posted on September 29, 2011 by asknod

menalteed Registered: 09/08/09 Posts: 37 02/03/11 #1 My hep C has progressed to Liver cancer, in fact this was known from the time I filled my claim. I was told I didn’t have a lot of time. They said because of … Continue reading →

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Do I file or not? Form 9.

Posted on September 29, 2011 by asknod

track22 Registered: 02/02/11 Posts: 23 09/20/11 #1 We just recieved the SOC on a bunch of issues that the lawyer said they wouldn’t go after because they are handling the hepc and ptsd appeal and believe that will be sufficient … Continue reading →

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VA Math

Posted on September 29, 2011 by asknod

RDMURPHY Registered: 07/31/10 Posts: 49 09/18/11 #1  This is a question for NOD or any of the moderators. Regarding the fuzzy math that they use to get to 100%, Does that sort of math continue after you reach 100% or do … Continue reading →

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CYA

Posted on September 29, 2011 by asknod

You always wonder why the VA is so cautious about granting SC? Look at this I found in a Vet’s medrecs from service. This was in 1974. Imagine what it’s like now. They are always worried you are going to … Continue reading →

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Thank You NOD for my success

Posted on September 29, 2011 by asknod

Aug. 30, 2010     Filed hep c claim. Blaiming Airguns and Herd Innoculations. Feb. 11, 2011      C & P exam. Mar. 7, 2011       Claim denied. Apr. 6, 2011        NOD filed. Aug. 3, 2011        sent 2 Nexus letters and other supporting  documentation to DRO. Aug. 17, 2011   DRO Grants service … Continue reading →

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Decision Review Option under 3.2600

Posted on September 29, 2011 by asknod

I had a private message from a member asking about the ins and outs of a Decision Review at the RO level prior to a filing of the Substantive Appeal and moving the claim to the BVA.      My … Continue reading →

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The VA as an Insurance Co.

Posted on September 29, 2011 by asknod

The VA as an Insurance Company   Most Vets view the VA as an extension of the military in that they take over responsibility for you and any issues relating to your service. This is true to a certain extent. The … Continue reading →

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board appeal

Posted on September 29, 2011 by asknod

RDMURPHY Registered: 07/31/10 Posts: 49 07/27/11 #1   when appealing a denied claim, must you wait for a statement of case before filing form 9 or can you file 9 directly upon denial? Edit | Delete NOD Manager Registered: 11/22/08 Posts: 654 … Continue reading →

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