Category Archives: PTSD

WE LOVE VETS…BUT

Posted on July 1, 2012 by asknod

This is in the same vein as Mineral Wells, Texas. Everyone is tripping over themselves to tie the Yellow Ribbon ’round the old oak tree until they find it growing in their front yard. Then its NIMFY time. It’s time … Continue reading →

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vA–DOCTOR AND PONY SHOW

Posted on June 27, 2012 by asknod

Almost on the heels of all the PTSD (PTSI?) news, here come all the VAMC Medical schools  chiming in with a “study” about what they should expect and be looking for. Duh? The disease has been labeled since 1982 so … Continue reading →

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WHAT’S IN A NAME?

Posted on June 25, 2012 by asknod

The military has finally decided that PTSD is misnamed. They think labeling it a disorder might drive away potential sufferers who are turned off by the term “disorder”. The newest idea seems to be PTSI as in “injury”. Well, there … Continue reading →

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BVA–WINNING WITH A PROBATIVE NEXUS

Posted on June 13, 2012 by asknod

FROM THE LAST LIVE FREE OR DIE STATE  IN THE UNION RO (MANCHESTER, NH) What constitutes a probative nexus? How can you tell if you have the real McCoy from Dr. Bash and/or one of  his cohorts in the biz? … Continue reading →

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VHA–GIT ‘ER DONE

Posted on June 12, 2012 by asknod

File this one under “We’re paddlin’ as fast as we can!” Member Randy sends us this from his sleuthing everywhere. Sometimes PR flacks tend to be too exuberant and overstate what they were given to disseminate to the mainstream media … Continue reading →

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N.J. HCV VETS TO BE HONORED POSTHUMOUSLY

Posted on May 22, 2012 by asknod

Member Kiedove sends us this to begin our Memorial Day remembrances. I want to thank her profusely for sending us this.  It’s the first time I’ve seen something like it. I’ll try to induce some of the members locally to pester … Continue reading →

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PTSD INFO FROM THE VVA

Posted on May 20, 2012 by asknod

Here’s an intriguing read on how the vA and by extension, the military shortsheets the Vet’s bed. It’s almost criminal. Wait. It is criminal. It’s been going on as long as I can remember. I know because I got a … Continue reading →

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Marine Wounded Warriors Battalion

Posted on May 18, 2012 by asknod

Camp Lejeune  is back in the news again and this time it’s not because of something in the water. I always worry about public appearances and perceptions of Veterans where they are used as poster material. When we came home … Continue reading →

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Judge: ” unchecked VA incompetence” is the Fault of Congress

Posted on May 9, 2012 by joeaveragevet

I didn’t make it up.  The court reversed itself. http://www.military.com/news/article/judge-va-mental-health-system-requires-govt-fix.html?ESRC=eb.nl In 2008, the judges said, “The VA’s unchecked incompetence has gone on long enough; no more veterans should be compelled to agonize or perish while the government fails to perform … Continue reading →

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BVA– Bronze Star= HCV

Posted on May 5, 2012 by asknod

Here’s a perfect stir of a combat soldier, 38 USC 1154(b) and vA’s grant of HCV service connection. The confluence of all three is the key to his success. Why this had to go to the BVA , the CAVC … Continue reading →

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