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HADIT.COM BLOG RADIO–CIRCLING FOR BDA

Posted on May 19, 2016 by asknod

Last Thursday, we had a caller, a wife of a Vietnam-era Vet with Hep C who was having the devil of a time getting service connected. The problem was her nexus-or lack thereof. Using Internet cites and VA’s famous FAST … Continue reading →

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Important new CAVC ruling on emergency reimbursements 38 U.S.C. § 1725

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Laura

My old Marine recently received emergency treatment (LINK) at a non-VA hospital. He is enrolled in Medicare and VA health care. We want to know who is legally obligated to pay what portion of the bills when they start rolling in … Continue reading →

Posted in BvA Decisions, CAVC Knowledge, CAVC ruling, CAVC/COVA Decision, Complaints Department, Food for thought, Guest authors, Important CAVC/COVA Ruling, Lawyering Up, non-va care, Remanded claims, Uncategorized, vA news | Tagged asknod@wordpress.com, CAvC/COvA Decisions, Veterans Benefits | 3 Comments

HADIT.COM RADIO SHOW TODAY– BOOKNOTES YOU NEED

Posted on May 12, 2016 by asknod

I received this update on VBSM VBMS technique recently from Hugh Cox, one of the older premiere VA attorneys still standing. He cofounded NOVA in 1992 with several other prominent law dogs. These talismans are required now because we are … Continue reading →

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Who is Doctor Gold?

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Laura

Last year my spouse received a VA PCP appointment letter with the unfamiliar name on it: Gold. Huh? Report to Gold? We emailed his PCP RN, “Who is Dr. Gold?” “Oh, that just means Gold Team.” Oh……okay. Now I’m curious. … Continue reading →

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A pneumonia emergency

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Laura

Last Sunday, my old Marine, Jay, was coughing moderately at bedtime. He was also wheezing but he has COPD so that’s not unusual. He used his inhaler and went to sleep. Around 3:00 a.m. he stumbled to the bathroom, and … Continue reading →

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Veterans and Agent Orange: final update released

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Laura

Frank (VT) has sent us a link to the article Vietnam Vets Push VA to Link Bladder Cancer to Agent Orange (LINK). It concerns the newest update on the government research series called, “Veterans and Agent Orange.” The 1000-page book can be read online … Continue reading →

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Comparing hospitals

Posted on April 26, 2016 by Laura

Alex’s previous post was written from a private hospital. His medical team had no knowledge of AO. So frustrating. (Would it be too much to ask medical schools to hold required seminars on military exposures to toxins, etc..?) “How to … Continue reading →

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HADIT.COM BLOG TALK RADIO SHOW @1600 HRS ON LEFT COAST TODAY

Posted on April 22, 2016 by asknod

Jerrel called me up last night and asked if I wanted to do a show on the new VA shredder scandals. I said Loyal (BroncoVet) would be the go-to Vet to have on as well. Loyal caught them in Dayton … Continue reading →

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ILP–THE LAST SUMMER

Posted on April 15, 2016 by asknod

Assuming the VA makes good on its promises, August will be the month construction begins on the greenhouse. Having waited almost five years, five more months seems like a heartbeat away. Tuesday last, I met with my old Vocational Rehabilitation … Continue reading →

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GENTLEMEN, START YOUR GARDENS

Posted on April 10, 2016 by asknod

I love that phrase as it applies to Grand Prix racing after they read everyone the rules. It’s the last rejoinder before the action begins. Likewise, when spring awakes, it’s showtime and the sap figuratively rises in us. As I … Continue reading →