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For KC &RC In W.V.

Posted on May 7, 2012 by asknod

They do not have Rhododendrons in West Virginia. Therefore we bring them to you. The camera doesn’t do the flowers justice. I apologize.

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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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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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COVA–ARCHBOLD v WEST–WHEN A F-9= A NOD

Posted on May 3, 2012 by asknod

Imagine getting screwed by VA in 1953, filing for increase in 1990, and during the course of the claim for increase, discovering you should have had the rating all along. Poor Mr. Emerson E. Archbold. What tangled webs the vA … Continue reading →

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VA’s ability to fix problems needs improvement

Posted on April 30, 2012 by joeaveragevet

The VA’s method of fixing problems:  Wait until the Veteran complains to his or her Senator.  Only then, will anything be done about it. Veterans with “paperwork glitches” don’t have a good way to call someone up and say, “Gee, … Continue reading →

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No Balling…even more profitable than lowballing

Posted on April 30, 2012 by joeaveragevet

The VA has established a new standard of excellence in lowballing.  Its called “no” balling, where the Veteran has an established disability (service connected) and the VA “admits” it, and concludes it is 0 percent disabling.   If you have … Continue reading →

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Tall Tales From Texas

Posted on April 29, 2012 by asknod

Member Tom sends this to us and he isn’t even from Texas. The testicles of a Texas midget hurt and ached almost all the time. The midget went to the doctor and told him about his problem. The doctor told … Continue reading →

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MATING ELEPHANTS

Posted on April 29, 2012 by asknod

Things you need to know about vA decisons and the process behind them that few Vets see or hear about.  vA decisions are promulgated at a very high level. vA decisions are only arrived at after a suitable period   … Continue reading →

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Cow, Ant & Old Vet

Posted on April 28, 2012 by asknod

                      A cow, an ant and an old Vet are debating on who is the greatest of the three of them. The cow said, “I give 20 quarts of milk every … Continue reading →

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Angel Flight

Posted on April 28, 2012 by asknod

This is beautiful and well done. Thank you, Randy. Angel Flight

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