Category Archives: Tips and Tricks

VARO–SQUIDLY DOES SIOUX FALLS

Posted on March 30, 2012 by asknod

Everyone needs some sunshine on Friday and so we are glad to announce that member SquidlyOne, who has been hard at it for years, finally got another piece of the vA pie today. Squdly, for the uninitiated, has been up … Continue reading →

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BVA– MAKING THE HAJJ TO ST. PETE

Posted on March 29, 2012 by asknod

As  near as I can tell there must be a sweet spot in the Force around Tampa that lends itself to successful claims. Here’s another one. Capt. Courageous has one private doctor’s nexus on board saying he got it from … Continue reading →

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DRO AND BOARD HEARINGS

Posted on March 29, 2012 by asknod

I have received a query from member Joel who asks several questions which are of interest to us all. Here is what I do know on the subject. I would ask any with additional knowledge on this subject to please … Continue reading →

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Nexus Bible

Posted on March 28, 2012 by asknod

Here you go, Kiedove. Everything I can think of. At the end there’s a Microsoft Word document attachment you can download and modify to put your own notes on if you want. Everything in red is phraseology the doctor should … Continue reading →

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HCV and Pain–VA’s Own Study

Posted on March 28, 2012 by asknod

Gee, what else have these guys been up to and burying out back of the hospital? Here’s ammo for that claim from none other than the very Bozos who will tell you there’s 1) No conclusive studies on the subject … Continue reading →

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Old Growth Spinach and the AMC

Posted on March 21, 2012 by asknod

Old growth spinach. You know you have old growth spinach if you have to use climbing spikes, a belt and a small chainsaw to cut it. I planted this stuff in November and all it did was fester. Now its … Continue reading →

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vARO–Waiting For Mr. Goodbar

Posted on March 19, 2012 by asknod

Diane privately emailed me to inform my site has been invaded by a merry prankster/hacker. All my capital Vs have been reduced to lower case whenever vA is used. Relax Diane. I did it. If vA insists on treating us … 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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BvA–HCV DUE TO PTSD

Posted on March 18, 2012 by asknod

Nice clean decision without a bunch of double talk. Easy to follow with good cites and all you need for a DYI. Beat PTSD gently, then stir in HCV slowly for several years. Bake in a slow oven for 23 … Continue reading →

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BvA– Sorry, No Exam Buddy

Posted on March 18, 2012 by asknod

Imagine having had Hep in service and still actually being jaundiced at discharge. Then compound it by filing and getting the Gettysburg address absent the part about “For he who shall have borne the battle…”. Come back thirty three years … Continue reading →

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