Category Archives: vA news

Fact or Rumor: Will most C and P exams be contracted out in the near future?

Posted on November 13, 2020 by Laura

Rep. Elaine Luria, Chair of the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs (DAMA), Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, is not happy with Sec. Wilke.And she wants a response to her letter of 10/20/20 by Nov. 16th. Why? It seems as … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, C&P exams, Congressional Influence, Food for thought, Future Veterans, General Messages, Guest authors, IMOs/IMEs, Nexus Information, Uncategorized, VA BACKLOG, VA Health Care, vA news | 11 Comments

BVA HEARINGS INFO-TRAVEL BOARD AND VIDEO

Posted on October 8, 2020 by asknod

I received a NOVA update on how the Appeals backlog at the Board is faring. I’d give it (progress) a so-so on a scale of 1-10. Corovirus 20 aside, it seems the pesky backlog of Legacy Appeals continues to fester. … Continue reading →

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Making the Most of Your Resources: Tips and Info for Senior Veterans

Posted on June 14, 2020 by brewerkelli

According to the US Census Bureau, there were more than 9 million veterans of retirement age in the United States as of 2015. If you fall into that category, you should be aware that there are many resources available to … Continue reading →

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VA LAW–THE WAITING IS THE HARDEST PART

Posted on December 24, 2019 by asknod

Merry Christmas to you all. If you are not Christians, I apologize. Happy whatever. Let there be joy in these troubled times regardless of what religion (if any) floats your boat. This year has been very, very good to my … Continue reading →

Posted in ASKNOD BOOK, Jetgun Claims evidence, Nexus Information, Tips and Tricks, VA Agents, VA Attorneys, vA news, VBMS Tricks | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 11 Comments

The Color of Kabul—Veteran artists impress

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Laura

Happy Veterans Day! The VA runs social programs designed to build morale and skills by doing enjoyable things.  One just finished in Kalamazoo, Michigan (Oct. 28 -Nov.3).  It was called the National Veterans Creative Arts Competition and Festival. (LINK) The … Continue reading →

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Before and After: Hepatitis C screening

Posted on September 26, 2019 by Laura

My, my, my–what a difference a few years and the new direct-acting antiviral (DAA) make in influencing public health policy.  In 2013, the U. S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) HCV  recommended one-free screening for Woodstock-loving Baby Boomers born between … Continue reading →

Posted in General Messages, Guest authors, HCV Health, HCV Risks (documented), hepatitis, medical injections, Medical News, Uncategorized, VA Health Care, vA news, Vietnam Disease Issues | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

THE BVA’S “PURPLEBOOK”–THE LAST WORD ON STARE DECISIS

Posted on July 3, 2019 by asknod

Every once in a while, either someone sends me a great article or a link to one. Once, I got the Army manual on the care and feeding of jetguns.  Nurse Silvia went one better and sent me a whole … Continue reading →

Posted in Agent Orange, All about Veterans, BvA Decisions, BVA Purplebook, KP Veterans, M-21 info, VA Agents, VA Attorneys, vA news, VBMS Tricks | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Helping Veterans And Service Members: Tips For Loved Ones

Posted on June 25, 2019 by brewerkelli

Photo via Pixabay by Skeeze Veterans and service members have played a big role in our country for many decades, defending our freedom and helping others as a way of life. Many individuals in the military don’t get what they … Continue reading →

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HAPPY THANKSGIVING 2018–PERPETUAL THANKS

Posted on November 24, 2018 by asknod

Having joined the 30,000- Joules club three times in 90 seconds one morning (and graduated), my perspective on life is probably different than many of yours. As near as I can tell, I’ve used up 6 of any 9 potential, … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, Humor, KP Veterans, Thanksgiving and war, VA Agents, VA Attorneys, VA Motions for Reconsideration, vA news, VBMS Tricks, Veterans Law, Vietnam War history | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

VBMS–EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW

Posted on November 7, 2018 by asknod

Those of us who have made the jump into the VA’s computer system known as the Veterans Benefits Management System (VBMS)  have many things to say about it. Paleolithic, Neanderthalic, slower than the seven year itch and more are just … Continue reading →

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