Category Archives: VA Medical Mysteries Explained

MEMORIAL DAY 2016–WHERE HAVE YOU GONE JOE DiMAGGIO?

Posted on May 29, 2016 by asknod

Memorial Day 2016 comes at a time where our great Nation is roiled in extraordinary controversy. With respect to us Veterans and our Alma Mater, the DVA now finds itself armed with all manner of new legislation from Congress to root out dishonesty … Continue reading →

SECRETARY BOB’S DISNEYLAND

Posted on May 25, 2016 by asknod

Unless you recently disembarked from the USS Mayflower late at night (shortly after birth), you probably are aware of VA Secretary Bob’s observation that Veterans are not concerned with wait times at VAMCs across our globally warmed plain. I assure … Continue reading →

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THE RAINBOW COLORS OF FALLOUT FROM DEFOLIANTS

Posted on May 13, 2016 by asknod

While I cannot say I’ve seen Agents Green, Purple or Pink, in a barrel or out, I have seen Agents Orange, Blue and White (Tordon 101)-both falling from the sky and in drums. Fifty gallon drums are hard to miss. … Continue reading →

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TOP-SHEETING HITS QTC ON AO CLAIMS

Posted on April 1, 2016 by asknod

Great. Just what we needed when Vietnam Vets are falling like flies. This is akin to hurry up and pre-deny boots on the ground folks-not to mention Korea/Anderson Is. and any bases stateside. It never ceases to amaze me what … Continue reading →

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Will using the VA’s Choice Program wreck your credit?

Posted on March 23, 2016 by Laura

It very well might according to the VA itself. The VA wants my husband to drive about 200 miles round-trip for an x-ray and pulmonary appointment. I called to see if the VA Choice Program (LINK) or non-VA care … Continue reading →

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VHA–RELAX. WE HAVE YOUR SIX

Posted on March 20, 2016 by asknod

Well, boy howdy. All this consternation over trying to obtain Harvoni and be cured of this HCV blight was much ado about nothing. Well, that is until we find out VA might not be considering Harvoni exclusively. VA is trying like … Continue reading →

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BVA–WHICH RISK WAS THE CULPRIT?

Posted on February 21, 2016 by asknod

Many of you who approach me and ask for help with your VA claims for Hep C have already pissed in the well and have a higher level of burden of proof to overcome. One thing I see repeatedly is … Continue reading →

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VETERANS BENEFITS ADMIN CALLS IN ORDNANCE ON POSITION

Posted on February 9, 2016 by asknod

In the last decade, I have been fascinated by just how long it takes to have your number called in VA Poker. In the pre-VBMS days of 1989, it took from July to October to get the shiny onion skin denial. … Continue reading →

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VA SMC (t)– YOU’VE LOST THAT GIVING FEELING

Posted on February 5, 2016 by asknod

The other day I read a front page story written by Tacoma News Tribune military writer Adam Ashton. The article is superb in what it conveys but lacks the linkage the two Veterans’ wives were so desperately looking for. Both … Continue reading →

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Revisiting VA dental care

Posted on January 30, 2016 by Laura

We’re dealing with dental insurance decisions again because I chipped a front tooth and my old Marine needs a tooth capped. We purchased the cheapest VADIP group plan when it was first introduced–the Delta VADIP plan for my husband (non-Champa … Continue reading →