Category Archives: VA BACKLOG

VA’S “HOPED FOR” PLAN

Posted on June 3, 2013 by asknod

I often noticed during the Vietnam Misunderstanding that all the bigwigs would get together down at 7th AF HQ at Tan Son Nhut Airpatch and collaborate on a “new” or improved plan to win the war. This happened so frequently … Continue reading →

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$16.8 MILLION IN VA BONUSES PAID IN SPITE OF BACKLOG?

Posted on May 22, 2013 by asknod

  Jez, where do I apply? Let me in. I have experience in Veterans Affairs. I want some of this walking around money. Here’s another great article from Aaron Glantz over at the Center for Investigative Reporting. He and his crew … Continue reading →

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HOW MANY “CLAIMS EXAMINERS?”

Posted on May 15, 2013 by asknod

Here is a quandary wrapped in an enigma surrounded by a conundrum. When is 20,000 actually 10, 000? Well, pilgrim, only at the VA house of mirrors is when. Remember in the New York Times blurb about Aid and Attendance? … Continue reading →

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NEW WEBSITE FOR REAL VA DATA

Posted on May 8, 2013 by asknod

I’m sure we’ve all read the pablum supplied to us by Under Secretary for Benefits Allison “Wonderland” Hickey and her PR flacks regarding the backlog. Aaron Glantz of the Center for Investigative Reporting has assembled a fancy tool for determining … Continue reading →

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JON STEWART–RED TAPE DIARIES PART II

Posted on May 4, 2013 by asknod

Perhaps if this wasn’t so tragic, we could see more humor in it. However, the enemy has been identified and it is paper. Nothing more and nothing less. As I pointed out in a prior post and Mr. Stewart confirms, … Continue reading →

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VA’s NEW PROVISIONAL RATINGS PROCESS

Posted on April 30, 2013 by asknod

When I heard of (and finally understood) the gist of the new provisional ratings announced with great fanfare last week, Blazing Saddles came to mind. More precisely, Cleavon Little as the Western Union Telegram boy. CANDYGRAM FOR MR. MONGO! Mr. … Continue reading →

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PROVISIONAL DECISIONS SET TO BREAK BACKLOG.

Posted on April 19, 2013 by asknod

Check this out. After two centuries of dawdling and foot-dragging, VA has finally decided to embrace what we’ve all felt was a twenty first century way of approaching VA claims. Yes, just like the IRS, your tired, over a year-old … Continue reading →

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HOW DO YOU FIX IT? MO’ MONEY, HONEY.

Posted on April 12, 2013 by asknod

Member Shawn emailed me this one. Priceless. How do you fix an intractable backlog that refuses to be tamed? Universal approval now with an audit later? No way, Jose. Mo’ money  for them suckers. About $27 billion more to be more precise. … Continue reading →

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ALLISON IN WONDERLAND

Posted on April 10, 2013 by asknod

This just in from Frank the Maple man. When a “progressive” newspaper like the Washington Post speaks out, or permits others to use their fishwrap,  against the ruling Administration and one of his cabinet hirelings,  you just know the King’s … Continue reading →

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THIS JUST IN! VETERANS UPSET! NEWS AND FILM AT 6.

Posted on April 8, 2013 by asknod

If it bleeds it leads, unless you’re a Veteran. If a young man commits suicide, it’s on the AP newswire in less than five minutes, unless he’s a Veteran. If a man waits five years for some meaningful recompense for an injury … Continue reading →

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