Category Archives: vA news

HCV SVR IN THE REAL WORLD

Posted on September 25, 2013 by asknod

VA is always trying to suck in a new cohort of victims for their triple drug cocktail called Victrelis. They bought in hard with about three trainloads  early on in hopes of knocking out HCV as we know it in … Continue reading →

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VA to Vets: Health Care Act talking points

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Laura

This week, the VA mailed my DH a shiny FAQ and a form letter about the health care law. They are “sell sheets” for the VA.  Could the VA be concerned that too many veterans will drop out of the … Continue reading →

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PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR VETS BY STATE

Posted on September 6, 2013 by asknod

I’ve been aware of this for some time but LawBob has forwarded this to me. I naturally share it with you in case you are unaware of it. My state is rather strict. I don’t qualify because I’m blessed or … Continue reading →

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Lincoln: “…To care for him who has borne the battle, and for his widow and his orphan…”

Posted on August 24, 2013 by Laura

My DH and I watched director Steven Spielberg’s movie, Lincoln, last night. It tells the story of how the Thirteenth Amendment to the U. S. Constitution was narrowly passed.  We found it to be a fine and inspiring movie and … Continue reading →

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Some will live to 118 years and beyond, says SSA

Posted on August 11, 2013 by Laura

The following is a bold and stunning prediction from The Social Security Administration (SSA)–see last sentence:  That mortality rates are found to continue to decline, at every age for which adequate data are available, demonstrates that no absolute limit to … Continue reading →

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BVA–WHEREVER THE EVIDENCE TAKES US, BUBBA.

Posted on July 18, 2013 by asknod

Used to be a time when you couldn’t do this (develop negative evidence). Oh, the times they are a changin’. Guess we know where this one is heading.   Further, with respect to risk factors, the VA examiner must consider … Continue reading →

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BETTER WATCH OUT. BETTER NOT POUT. BETTER NOT FILE ‘CAUSE I’M TELLIN’ YOU WHY

Posted on July 18, 2013 by asknod

This was in my Facebook from  Chapman AmVETS. Ugly percentages. The comments alone make me sick. Perhaps some of these enlightened people will step forward and sign up for a few years of early morning wake ups and cold chow. Cold … Continue reading →

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VA–BOLDLY GOING NOWHERE AGAIN

Posted on July 16, 2013 by asknod

Member Shawn- the pants in Law Bob Squarepants, sends us this typical over-evaluation of a VA problem. The repair order? Why, mo’ money honey. Surely Assistant Secretary for Human Resources and Administration Rafael Torres has some buddies somewhere who have idle … Continue reading →

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FIELD OF DREAMS REDUX

Posted on July 2, 2013 by asknod

This is priceless. I just received it from soon to be Washington State citizen and neighbor Mark. Remember the red-headed puke (brother in law?) on Field of Dreams who suddenly discovers all those 1920s baseball players wandering around on the … Continue reading →

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My HealtheVet and the VA Blue Button

Posted on June 23, 2013 by Laura

Just a short note to report that today we checked out the Blue Button feature.  We were able to view more VA health information online today but not able to download the information because the system is overloaded.  With over … Continue reading →

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