Tag Archives: Disabled Veteran

VAROs–SQUANDERING SCARCE JUDICIAL RESOURCES

Often in the course of my claims and  appeals, I have run across the term above in conjunction with the term ” in the interests of judicial economy”. They are catchphrases either at the BVA kiddycourt or the august CAVC where … Continue reading →

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MORE FACE FUN

Every time I put up some of the stuff you Vets send me to post for humor, it creates a bow wave of even more. Witness one third of what arrived in the last week:        

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Virgina veterans eager for any information about the Veterans’ Choice Card

Hampton (VA) professional investigative reporter for 10 On Your Side (WAVY-TV), Chris Horne, has done a nice video report (10/27/14) on the Veterans’ Choice Card and the need for it.  Hampton Roads is of course home to the Naval Station … Continue reading →

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VAOIG CONTINUES TO POINT TO EARLIER WARNINGS

Our exalted VA Office of Imposter Gadget is on a virtual full-time news feed trying in desperation to release heretofore unknown records on all manner of subjects that were there for the asking but were never summoned forth for further … Continue reading →

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VA FORM 9–EVERYTHING YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW

What is it about completing a Form 9 substantive appeal for your claim(s) within that sixty day window that seems so insurmountable? What seems so daunting from a pro se claimant’s perspective that provokes dread, confusion and indecision on what … Continue reading →

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VHA’s Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA)

If climbing into a tub to take a shower is a perilous activity, installing a low-threshold shower is a sensible preventative measure to reduce injuries as these VA before and after photos illustrate.  Clearly the cost of such alterations is prohibitive … Continue reading →

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HALLOWS EVE SOCIAL MEDIA

All the best leading up to All Hallows Eve and the end of Daylight Savings Time. A big thank you to all of you who assiduously go out of your way to raise the level of humor up to help … Continue reading →

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My HealtheVet is down for everyone tonight

As suggested by an Asknod member, I contacted the VA to report my access problems by phone, then by webform because no one answered the phone. I received an email  the next day telling me to try a fix (didn’t … Continue reading →

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Fear of veterans may remove their legal right to claim information

Jordain Carney, a defense journalist from a Washington (D.C.) news service, National Journal, reported on a story (10/21/14) that veterans and their elected representatives need to be aware of.  Here is the headline: VA Moves to Prevent Veteran Violence Over Disability … Continue reading →

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CHEESEVILLE AND NEWNAN NOW THE VA DOCUMENTS DUMP

Nota bene. The old days of shipping it all in to your local VARO have passed on. The trick now is to send it to Janesville Wisconsin and Newnan, Georgia depending on your location. Here’s the VA handout. To make … Continue reading →

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