Category Archives: Complaints Department

Mythbusters Online: Are we buying the vA excuses?

Posted on May 15, 2012 by joeaveragevet

Most of us have seen the show “Mythbusters”, where two rather skilled mechanics perform some stunts to decide if a particular situation, often in movie stunts, were “real” or fake. Well, Im not taking over their show, but there are … Continue reading →

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Nine Ways to An Earlier Effective Date, Part II

Posted on May 8, 2012 by joeaveragevet

A few days ago, I published an article on winning an earlier effective date, here: https://asknod.wordpress.com/2012/05/04/nine-ways-to-an-earlier-effective-date/   So here you are:  1.  You dont have a “pending claim” that your VARO forgot to adjuticate.  2.  The RO didnt lose any … Continue reading →

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VA’s ability to fix problems needs improvement

Posted on April 30, 2012 by joeaveragevet

The VA’s method of fixing problems:  Wait until the Veteran complains to his or her Senator.  Only then, will anything be done about it. Veterans with “paperwork glitches” don’t have a good way to call someone up and say, “Gee, … Continue reading →

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No Balling…even more profitable than lowballing

Posted on April 30, 2012 by joeaveragevet

The VA has established a new standard of excellence in lowballing.  Its called “no” balling, where the Veteran has an established disability (service connected) and the VA “admits” it, and concludes it is 0 percent disabling.   If you have … Continue reading →

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MATING ELEPHANTS

Posted on April 29, 2012 by asknod

Things you need to know about vA decisons and the process behind them that few Vets see or hear about.  vA decisions are promulgated at a very high level. vA decisions are only arrived at after a suitable period   … Continue reading →

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HOPE AND CHANGE AT THE VA

Posted on April 25, 2012 by asknod

I found this buried under a lot of different roadblocks. It’s apparent that the VA would love to attain somewhat more anonymity than they currently are experiencing. Great Leader Eric’s demeanor in the accompanying photogragh is not very flattering nor is the message. … Continue reading →

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VA’S DEFINITION OF EVALUATION

Posted on April 24, 2012 by asknod

Have you ever been misunderstood? Well, perhaps something was lost in translation at the whorehouse in Cholon lo those 40 years ago but I am talking about now. Now, set aside VA’s propensity to “misconstrue” that which we claim so frequently, and … Continue reading →

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VA– We’re Fixing It.

Posted on April 21, 2012 by asknod

This is the actual gist of what Mr. Murphy said at the House Veterans Committee the other day. I must hand it to VA. It was said by none other than Samuel Clemons (Mark Twain) a mistruth could make it half way … Continue reading →

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VAfeasance

Posted on April 18, 2012 by asknod

To coin a new term, I have chosen a contraction of VA and misfeasance. Alternately, it could be malfeasance. The jury is apparently still out until the cover up is completed. Our erstwhile Joe Vet, ever the sleuth extraordinaire, found … Continue reading →

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The Boy Who Cried Wolf

Posted on April 14, 2012 by asknod

I’m sure you’re all familiar with that instructional bit of wisdom. Now supplant VASEC (the VA Secretary) as the young boy and VA’s interminable backlog as the putative wolf.  Our “boy” keeps  crying that the backlog will subside like the … Continue reading →

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