Category Archives: Nexus Information

BVA– TEXAS VETERANS COMMISION

Posted on June 10, 2012 by asknod

FROM THE DAVID KORESH MEMORIAL VARO IN WACO Here’s an interesting decision. We don’t know if the chicken or the egg came first. We do know that WGM used this outfit  out of Houston, but that is no guarantee of … Continue reading →

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HCV INFO FOR VIETNAM VETS

Posted on May 29, 2012 by asknod

Here’s a great article  from HCV Advocate written by a VHA researcher. It touches on important facts that can be used in a general context to bolster your claim if you are an in-country Vet. Regardless, it’s good info and … Continue reading →

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BVA–EVOLUTION OF THE DENIAL

Posted on May 29, 2012 by asknod

When I filed for hep again in 2007, I learned how to operate a computer. Let me rephrase that. I became so sick by early 2008, that I had a lot of time on my hands. This led me to … Continue reading →

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DM2–TIPS AND TRICKS FOR 40%

Posted on May 20, 2012 by asknod

This was recently sent to me by Member Bob from mosquitoland up north. vA has an ugly habit of denying that leap from 20% to 40% when you ask for it. In fact, they are downright ornery about raising it. … Continue reading →

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BVA–WHY AM I PAYING THIS ATTORNEY?

Posted on May 10, 2012 by asknod

 MORE COUNTRY WATER Here’s another one of those Nashville Cats via the Jackson, Mississippi RO-JACKRO if you will. Even with an attorney repping him. this Vet still manages to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. He has everything he … Continue reading →

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Nine Ways to An Earlier Effective Date

Posted on May 4, 2012 by joeaveragevet

   The NVLSP, through the Purple Heart, has listed at least 9 ways to win an earlier effective date, here: http://www.purpleheart.org/ServiceProgram/Training2011/W-2%20Common%20VA%20Effective%20Date%20ErrorsL.pdf   For those who would like a summary, I have provided my interpretation but would always suggest you thoroughly study the … Continue reading →

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VARO DETROIT–THE MARCH TOWARDS 2 MILLION CLAIMS

Posted on May 1, 2012 by asknod

Member Bob sent us this from the city that manufactures  Binford Tools and motor vehicles. It is a classic example of what I call divide and conquer. The Veteran has been asked to be honest. This he does. VA immediately … Continue reading →

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VHA–SORRY, NO MORE NEXUS LETTERS

Posted on April 27, 2012 by asknod

I knew this was hidden somewhere but it took a while. I had to go line by line in the VHA handbook. Squidly One had reported back to us that his PCP held up the crucifix and recited the incantation … 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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