Category Archives: C&P exams

DR. SALLY SATEL–VETS’ NEMESIS

Posted on October 19, 2012 by asknod

I received this missive from LawBob. It appears to be a 2006 headline but I find it intriguing for its message. Nothing has changed in the Army’s or the vA’s modus operandi. Dr. Sally’s New Kidney By Hugh Cox from … Continue reading →

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6 Key issues at your C and P exam

Posted on July 2, 2012 by joeaveragevet

Most Vets know  better than to miss a C and P exam, or even to show up late.   Missing an exam is often cited as a  “reason for denial”, as the vA makes the assumption you have abandoned your … Continue reading →

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NEW MILITARY PTSD PROTOCOLS

Posted on April 26, 2012 by asknod

I guess Sen. Sneakers put the fear of God into those  military shrinks and their minders. I just received this from Deepthroat up in Michigan. He always has the best stuff. Oddly, the military, in spite of what they have always held, … Continue reading →

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BVA- A≠B≠C=SPECULATION?

Posted on April 25, 2012 by asknod

Imagine arriving at the RO with all the goodies. Disease? Check. Disease in service? Check. Nexus? Got them (2). Good to go, right? Caluza Triangle-Hickson Elements- everything’s copacetic. Back the boat back up to the dock and refuel it, Gilligan. … 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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VARO–It’s A Lie

Posted on April 18, 2012 by asknod

Member Mike writes me and tells of VA “misconstruing” his evidence. DEAR Mr. Nod, I just got my denail. I had hepatitis in service in Cu Chi in Nam. It’s in my medical reords. 1968. It says infectous hep. clay … Continue reading →

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BRAINWASHING-VA STYLE

Posted on April 12, 2012 by asknod

I read this this morning and blew coffee through my nose. Then I read through the comments. Nine comments document what I write about to a T and every tenth one looks like it was ghost-written by a VA employee.  The comments … Continue reading →

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More Paperwork= Speedier Claims Process?

Posted on April 2, 2012 by asknod

What have they been smoking down if Foggy Bottom? Since when did a new alphabet Cabinet level outfit like the VA ever speed anything up. This is the height of hypocrisy. Here’s a really good site and an interesting take on … Continue reading →

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BvA– Grampa Goes to D.C.

Posted on March 19, 2012 by asknod

I was looking through the library of BvA claims from 2011. I noticed this one and everything struck me as off about it. The Vet was recently rated in 2008 and is asking for a Fenderson of his original rating. … Continue reading →

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285 to Get PTSD Do Over

Posted on March 7, 2012 by asknod

In an attempt to get a handle on the Madigan Psyche clinic’s faceplant, the Army announced today that they are “inviting” 285 former troops who were denied PTSD status back for a review of the diagnosis. These soldiers and former ones were … Continue reading →

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