Tag Archives: asknod@wordpress.com

To DRO Or Not To DRO

Posted on May 13, 2012 by joeaveragevet

There are as many viewpoints on DROs as there are Veterans.   Many of us, according to the GAO, are not “fully informed” of our choices: http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d11812.pdf When a Veteran gets a RO decision and decides to appeal the decision, … Continue reading →

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VA–Claim Delays And Mistakes

Posted on May 12, 2012 by joeaveragevet

Congress has “still another meeting” to “fix” VA mistakes and delays. http://vetlawyers.com/vetblog/index.php/2012/05/congresswoman-meets-with-veterans-over-va-claim-delays-and-mistakes/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=F So, how does the VA fix its mistakes? A few times in my life I have “called” my wife (or kids) and asked them to do me a … Continue reading →

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BVA–Bare Conclusory Statements

Posted on May 12, 2012 by asknod

From the  Honorable Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman RO in Atlanta (ATRO) In what United States judicial forum is it permissible to make broad, sweeping conclusions with nary a supporting argument to buttress the statement? Correct, Padewans. None. Well, “not exactly” as … Continue reading →

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A WOMAN SCORNED

Posted on May 11, 2012 by asknod

Did you ever have to finally decide? Say yes to one and let the other walk by Its not often easy and not often kind Did you ever have to make up your mind? (Lovin’ Spoonful) She could have paid … Continue reading →

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Military Humor

Posted on May 10, 2012 by asknod

This is what a majority of us thought but could never voice during our time in service. I want one.

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BVA–WHY AM I PAYING THIS ATTORNEY?

Posted on May 10, 2012 by asknod

 MORE COUNTRY WATER Here’s another one of those Nashville Cats via the Jackson, Mississippi RO-JACKRO if you will. Even with an attorney repping him. this Vet still manages to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. He has everything he … Continue reading →

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FED.CIR.–CADORET V. SHINSEKI–11 DAYS= SCHIZOPHRENIA

Posted on May 10, 2012 by asknod

I know there are many of you who will eventually file claims with the vA who are reading this. I always ask Vets I help to do the mirror test. That is, look in the mirror and tell yourself that … Continue reading →

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GREEN DOLLARS

Posted on May 9, 2012 by asknod

Member Tom spotted this and, being a Marine through and through, felt it belonged here. I agree: Think about these…… As you open your pockets for the next caller pleading for your donation, please keep these facts in mind: · The … Continue reading →

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K-Vet Shoots Intruder

Posted on May 9, 2012 by asknod

Eighty four year old Fred Ricciutti from Elizabeth, Pennsylvania never figured he’d be punching holes in anybody with his service issue weapon again. Nevertheless the other morning in the wee hours, he had occasion to do just that. It seems one Raymond … Continue reading →

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Judge: ” unchecked VA incompetence” is the Fault of Congress

Posted on May 9, 2012 by joeaveragevet

I didn’t make it up.  The court reversed itself. http://www.military.com/news/article/judge-va-mental-health-system-requires-govt-fix.html?ESRC=eb.nl In 2008, the judges said, “The VA’s unchecked incompetence has gone on long enough; no more veterans should be compelled to agonize or perish while the government fails to perform … Continue reading →

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