Tag Archives: DIY vA Claims

CAVC–BALLARD V GIBSON–BACK TO SCHOOL ON INFORMAL CLAIMS

Posted on August 5, 2014 by asknod

Reversals are like high-Greek drama compared to vacaturs  and set asides for remand to rehang the Vet. They always invoke the ‘aha’ moment where the Judge points to that fatal flaw of law and says “You can get away with … Continue reading →

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Guinness–Coming Home

Posted on August 4, 2014 by asknod

Few commercials move you as this one submitted by members Paul and Leigh.  Someone who feels he has the stoic control of his emotions may still feel the lump and remember the moment when he/she arrived back from being in … Continue reading →

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LA TIMES– INTERESTING TAKE ON PTSD

Posted on August 4, 2014 by asknod

I have been approached many times and asked to “coach” someone on how they can better present themselves at a PTSD C&P exam. I even have several widgets on my site for info on PTSD exams and so forth. It … Continue reading →

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VAMC–WHAT A NICE SURPRISE/BRING YOU’RE ALIBIS

Posted on August 3, 2014 by asknod

This just in from Fort Fumble, Colorado. VA is actually talking about spanking their employees and even threatening to wash their mouths out with soap. Why, they may even go so far as to put a negative performance review in … Continue reading →

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CAVC–TRAORE V. GIBSON–GREENBERG THE MERCILESS

Posted on July 31, 2014 by asknod

Once again, we delve into the intricacies of just what it takes to invoke the dreaded word “Reverse”- the ultimate bitchslap to a Veterans Law Judge (VLJ).  Equally embarrassing  is the fact that the Office of General Counsel (OGC 027) … Continue reading →

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ILP–SUMMER PRODUCE

Posted on July 29, 2014 by asknod

July has been berry berry good to us. Raspberries are over and the blackberries have begun. The zucchini is running amok and the string beans are all but done. The corn is over seven feet high. We have Paul and Leigh Burch … Continue reading →

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HCV–TODAY IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE NUMBER 12

Posted on July 28, 2014 by asknod

My Sovaldi minder contacted me this afternoon and told me I was getting: 1) More Anemic 2) My creatinine levels were dropping precipitously so my kidneys are not happy campers. 3) My Anti-nuclear Antibodies test (ANA) indicated my autoimmune Hepatitis … Continue reading →

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FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VAROS

Posted on July 24, 2014 by asknod

Remember when I-never mind. I just want you to know I was wrong. I projected all fifty states would eventually be caught up in this deceptive business of screwing us Vets over. The POGO votes are not all counted yet … Continue reading →

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HCV–WHEN DOES SVR ACTUALLY EQUAL “CURED”?

Posted on July 24, 2014 by asknod

Today “almost” viral-free Randy from the mile-high stoner city of Denver sends us this important “Well, not exactly.” article that we are coming to associate with the VA medical community. Hepatologists from our favorite AO laboratory at the National Institutes of Health … Continue reading →

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CAVC–JEFFREY V GIBSON-SHOW ME THE LEAD TEST

Posted on July 21, 2014 by asknod

You’ve probably noticed by now that a decision with the word “reversed” in the ruling verbiage is a magnet to my senses. Glen R. Bergmann bags a good one here. The BVA and the RO were just not going to … Continue reading →

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