Category Archives: VA BACKLOG

CONGRESS PASSES VETS BILL

Posted on May 31, 2012 by asknod

This was almost a foregone conclusion. No one was going to commit political hari kiri and fall on their sword. It shows they have the stomach to do the right thing. Never before have we used troops like paper towels … Continue reading →

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“CLAIMS TIMELINE DISPARITY”

Posted on May 29, 2012 by asknod

125 days to adjudicate a claim is the lofty goal vA seeks to attain by 2014, 2015 and beyond according to Undersecretary for veterans Benefits  Allison A. Hickey. What, then, are we to make of Oakland, California’s Regional Office which … Continue reading →

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VBA–IT’S THE VETS’ FAULT

Posted on May 27, 2012 by asknod

Member Randy spotted this article this AM. The typical blame game at 810 Vermont Ave. NW is now vA’s position on the subject. If Vets would quit filing claims for so many ailments, they wouldn’t have these problems. Sounds to … Continue reading →

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vA–MAKING VETS MISERABLE FOR TWO CENTURIES.

Posted on May 25, 2012 by asknod

Ah, yes. The vA. This is the unofficial 200 year centennial for this exalted Administration. In it’s earliest incarnation after the War of 1812, pensions were first awarded for long and faithful service as well as being maimed to the … Continue reading →

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When can I expect a decision from the VA? (Mythbusters online)

Posted on May 22, 2012 by joeaveragevet

We already know that politicians’ promises can’t be trusted, so we put this myth to the test:  Do politicians keep their promises to Veterans? On nearly every Veterans website to assist Veterans, probably the most common question is some version … Continue reading →

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SEARO & OAKRO closed to new claims.

Posted on May 16, 2012 by asknod

I was told Tuesday by my VR&E counselor that the Seattle and OaklandVAROs  are no longer accepting new claims. All claims are being rerouted to Salt Lake City and other VAROs with less of a backlog. Brilliant. How about outsourcing … Continue reading →

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Mythbusters Online: Are we buying the vA excuses?

Posted on May 15, 2012 by joeaveragevet

Most of us have seen the show “Mythbusters”, where two rather skilled mechanics perform some stunts to decide if a particular situation, often in movie stunts, were “real” or fake. Well, Im not taking over their show, but there are … Continue reading →

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FED.CIR.–CADORET V. SHINSEKI–11 DAYS= SCHIZOPHRENIA

Posted on May 10, 2012 by asknod

I know there are many of you who will eventually file claims with the vA who are reading this. I always ask Vets I help to do the mirror test. That is, look in the mirror and tell yourself that … 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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9th Fed.Circus Bails Out of VCS Controversy

Posted on May 7, 2012 by asknod

In an stunning display lacking intestinal fortitude, the 9th Fed. Circus, in an en banc decision, decided on narrow grounds-i.e. it wasn’t an “individual” but a group claim- to get out of this sticky wicket.  I was looking forward to seeing … Continue reading →

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