Author Archives: joeaveragevet

Secret VA benefits: Solar Panels?

Posted on September 19, 2012 by joeaveragevet

Some time ago, I recall reading of a Veteran who asked if there were any “Secret” VA benefits.   The mere “hint” the VA may reserve some or part of its benefit programs for a “favored few” roused the wrath … Continue reading →

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Conspiracy Theories

Posted on September 3, 2012 by joeaveragevet

Yes.  I know.  Ask Nod does not like them.  I really don’t either.  However, just because multiple people are involved in committing crimes, does not necessarily mean that it is just a rumor. When its in our own government, conspiracy … Continue reading →

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“Real Man” Anniversary

Posted on September 3, 2012 by joeaveragevet

I made it and congratulations are in order! It was a tough row to hoe, but I have achieved a “real man” certificate. First, I tried alcohol consumption , figuring “real men” can drink a lot. The results are below: … Continue reading →

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VA welcomes Student Vets to the hamster wheel.

Posted on September 2, 2012 by joeaveragevet

Just when we thought it could not get any worse, with the Veterans disability claim backlog approaching one million, the VA figures out another method to make it still worse for Vets. No, I did not think it could get … Continue reading →

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Newest VA backlog reduction program: Shreddergate 2

Posted on September 1, 2012 by joeaveragevet

The pressure was enormous.  The election is fast approaching, and the millions of Veterans waiting endlessly on their benefits and appeals, after an administration promise to reduce the backlog, has actually been made much worse. Program after VA program has … Continue reading →

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VA solves backlog problem before election

Posted on August 29, 2012 by joeaveragevet

Yep.  They did it, after all.   The VA now has an answer to how to solve the backlog problem. No long analysis needed.  It works. So, how do you get a quicker wait time?   One word. MOVE That’s … Continue reading →

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VA “Maps” and “How to get away with crime?”

Posted on August 27, 2012 by joeaveragevet

What is the The easiest way to ripoff the VA and not be prosecuted?  Do it from the “inside”, not the outside,  as either a VA employee, or contractor.     I thought the VAOIG’s job was to “protect” Veterans, … Continue reading →

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Obama hopes VA’s “new model” will eliminate VA claims backlog

Posted on August 22, 2012 by joeaveragevet

The VA apparently has a “new model” of claims processing, to ensure Veterans get priority processing.    Some Vets are just not buying this “upgrade” in processing. First, lets look at the old model.  It was a fuel efficient claims … Continue reading →

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DAV Defends the status quo of the VA

Posted on August 22, 2012 by joeaveragevet

The DAV boss, Jesinoski, is defending the Department of Veterans Affairs.   The obvious question is “why”?     Is he unaware that more than a half million MORE Veterans are waiting on their benefits now than just  3.5 years … Continue reading →

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Horse Trading

Posted on August 21, 2012 by joeaveragevet

I will see your “tinnitus 10%” and raise your 30% PTSD.  Are you “all in”? Whose money is the VA gambling with?  The Veteran’s?  Is this what they call “Liars Poker”? I have heard of this before where the VA rater/rep … Continue reading →

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