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How to find VA’s errors in your claim?

Posted on July 4, 2012 by joeaveragevet

Recently, I published an article explaining that more than 76% of BVA decisions are in error, based on Bart Stichman’s Testimony to Congress.  Regional Office Decisions would actually be worse than that, because, remember, to get your claim to the … Continue reading →

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WARM, FUZZY vA GOODWILL

Posted on July 4, 2012 by asknod

Member Kel sent this in to me this morning. I read a small blurb about it in the fishwrap yesterday morning but ignored it as more bloviating on vA’s part in an effort to take our consciousness off their myriad shortcomings … Continue reading →

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76.4% of BVA decisions are wrong (and not in the Veterans favor, either!)

Posted on July 3, 2012 by joeaveragevet

Nope.  I did not make this up.  This is Bart Stichman’s testimony to Congress who said it.  For those of you who dont know Bart Stichman,  he is the Executive Director of the NVLSP, and the author of much of … Continue reading →

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ULUZ@VA.GOV

Posted on July 3, 2012 by asknod

In an exciting development, vA today proudly unveiled their latest addition to Ebenefits. When accessing the site, you can now click on their link in the upper right hand corner and find out in advance what your decision will be … Continue reading →

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HCV FROM EMG NEEDLES

Posted on July 3, 2012 by asknod

My apologies to member Squidley for not getting this up on the board sooner. It is an important risk that was never before presented to us by him and one that bears examination. As we all know, vA will have us believe … Continue reading →

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SAVE THE PLANET–STOP THE WANTON DESTRUCTION OF VEGETATION

Posted on July 2, 2012 by asknod
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POLAR WARMING

Posted on July 2, 2012 by asknod

Member Bob sends us the unbearable piece of humor.

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ONCE UPON A TIME

Posted on July 2, 2012 by asknod

In the Beginning there was nothing. Eventually something developed… Once upon a time long, long ago in the land of Nod, there evolved a warrior class like no other. Mind you, this was centuries before Adam and Eve started playing house … Continue reading →

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6 Key issues at your C and P exam

Posted on July 2, 2012 by joeaveragevet

Most Vets know  better than to miss a C and P exam, or even to show up late.   Missing an exam is often cited as a  “reason for denial”, as the vA makes the assumption you have abandoned your … Continue reading →

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IT’S A BERRY THING–YOU WOULDN’T UNDERSTAND

Posted on July 2, 2012 by asknod

After the strawberry fiasco, you would think I’d learned my lesson. Not. My wife’s father, who passed in 2010, left me a legacy in raspberries. Just when the strawberries finally ceased production, I thought I’d get a reprieve. While puttering … Continue reading →

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