Tag Archives: Disabled Veteran

THE WRITING ON THE WALL?

Posted on February 7, 2012 by asknod

I just received this from RD who we have been “coaching” on his claim for what seems like several lifetimes with the VA. It comes as no surprise to see that VA is coming to the conclusion that no matter … Continue reading →

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VA HOMELESS FIGURES– HOW BAD IS IT?

Posted on February 7, 2012 by asknod

Loyal sends us this from the Heartland of America. VA can hide nothing from this gentleman. If there is anything amiss in VAland he seems to smell it.  Here we have the typical VA “Meet and Greet” with the press … Continue reading →

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LETTUCE DEPRESSION

Posted on February 2, 2012 by asknod

I am sure you, my fellow Veterans, are aware of this phenomenon by now. If not, forewarned is forearmed. We have all read of the large numbers of Veterans returning from the latest wars with horrible cases of depression stemming … Continue reading →

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CAVC– KATH v. SHINSEKI–NO RETROSPECTIVE EXAMS

Posted on January 29, 2012 by asknod

Richard P. Kath filed for hep in 1978. As with most of us, he didn’t know the program and received a denial slip. He didn’t appeal, but it appears he refiled in 1980. He got the same treatment  from what … Continue reading →

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BIANNUAL HEPATOLOGY VISIT

Posted on January 25, 2012 by asknod

VA PACT Employing the latest Patient-Aligned Care Team (PACT) model, I attended my first hepatology appointment  Monday. I could see no apparent difference other than the two ladies who greeted me at the Blue team check-in desk. They sat and … Continue reading →

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NOVA INC. vs. SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Posted on January 21, 2012 by asknod

TAKE YOUR PROTEIN PILL AND PUT YOUR HELMET ON The National Organization of Veterans Advocates et al versus Secretary of Veterans Affairs was issued yesterday. It went up on the rocks just as the Costa Concordia last week . I … Continue reading →

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ROBERTS V. SHINSEKI–A MISCARRIAGE OF JUSTICE?

Posted on January 18, 2012 by asknod

I was recently contacted by Mr. Roberts’ counsel who defended him in the actions that resulted in his loss of service connection of all his claims as well as incarceration. You may or may not have read my original write … Continue reading →

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VA Letter 211b 98-110

Posted on January 9, 2012 by asknod

Don’t any of you wonder where this went? In the circular file, apparently… http://democrats.veterans.house.gov/hearings/schedule106/apr00/4-13ben/jilem.htm Postscript: There are actually numerous mentions of this letter in different decisions. Here’s one I found on Google. http://www.va.gov/vetapp08/files1/0804757.txt Risk factors for hepatitis C include intravenous … Continue reading →

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RECESSION and VAMCs

Posted on January 9, 2012 by asknod

Something seems amiss in the new “non-economy”. Since the beginning of the recession, many have lost employment and, by extension, their health care. Those of us who are Veterans have always had one constant we could fall back on in … Continue reading →

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CAVC–Quattlebaum v. Shinseki

Posted on January 6, 2012 by asknod

Once again, the illustrious Kenneth “the wood butcher”  Carpenter sharpens his  legal skillsaw blade and gives the VASEC a much-needed haircut and manicure. This one is particularly bloody in that it results in a reversal rather than a namby pamby, … Continue reading →

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