Category Archives: General Messages

An open letter to the New 2011Congress

Posted on September 30, 2011 by asknod

We certainly hope that the new conservative Congress which will assume its duties in January of 2011 will not try to balance the budget at the expense of my brother and sister Vets. Keep your eyes pealed and if you hear or … Continue reading →

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Hadit.com

Posted on September 30, 2011 by asknod

We here at HCVets have done a disservice to our fellow Vets at Hadit.com by not mentioning their immense contributions to Veterans filing claims with the VA. We apologize profusely and want Vets to know that no one on these websites … Continue reading →

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Autoimmune diseases and Interferon Treatment

Posted on September 30, 2011 by asknod

Medical literature seems to indicate something is amiss. If your doctor is considering doing Interferon therapy to suppress your HCV, be aware of several things you need to know. If you currently have any autoimmune diseases such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, Crohn’s … Continue reading →

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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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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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