Tag Archives: DIY vA Claims

DIY veterans service organizations

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Laura

We’ve been reading Nod’s posts about the veteran scam organizations and high salaries of those who feel entitled to pay themselves well for their efforts to help veterans. It’s hard not to be distrustful of most of them. Do you … Continue reading →

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DoD Sexual Assault Prevention and Response

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Laura

A member of ASKNOD has submitted a New York Times article to inform us of an increase in reported military sexual assaults and of reforms being proposed by some in Congress. Sexual violence is a distressing topic but it behooves citizens to … Continue reading →

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MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE- WHAT DID THEY KNOW AND WHEN DID THEY KNOW IT?

Posted on September 3, 2013 by asknod

Few people, let alone doctors, seem capable of understanding a disease (or diseases in this case) and the chronology in which they occur. Additionally, with similar diseases, confusion seems to arise as to which one was acquired when- and sometimes … Continue reading →

Posted in BvA Decisions, HCV Risks (documented), Interferon claims, Presumption of Regularity, Tips and Tricks | Tagged ASKNOD BOOK, asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, DIY vA Claims, Gulf War Claims Help, HCV, HCV Decisions, HCV Health Tips, HCV Veterans, HCVETS, Help with vA Claims, Help with vA HCV Claims., Helping Veterans, Korean War Vets Help, Service Connection, VA claims, VA HCV Claims Help, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 1 Comment

VA–PRESENT FDCs, PLEASE.

Posted on September 2, 2013 by asknod

Those funny guys at the DVA want us to use professional help now to file our claims. That would be a riot coming from the deaf, dysfunctional, VAROs but is being parroted by… why, who else?… The American Legion. That’s … Continue reading →

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The VA Advance Directive

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Laura

The VA makes this advance directive available: VA Advance Directive Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care and Living Will (VA Form 10-0137). This advance directive form is an official document where you can write down your preferences for your health … Continue reading →

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DBQs AND CLAIMS FILING

Posted on June 29, 2013 by asknod

Lawyer Bob and his stalwart crew up in large mosquito land have sent me some interesting news. As often as I inveigh against using the DBQs (disability benefits questionnaires), I have now been told there is a silver lining to … Continue reading →

Posted in C&P exams, Introduction-Read these first, Tips and Tricks, Veterans Law | Tagged ASKNOD BOOK, asknod.org, asknod@wordpress.com, DIY vA Claims, Gulf War Claims Help, Gulf War Vets Help, Help with vA Claims, Helping Veterans, Korean War Vets Help, Veterans claims help, Vietnam Veterans Claims Help. | 2 Comments

HCV testing upgraded to a “B” service just in time for Affordable Care Act (ACA)

Posted on June 29, 2013 by Laura

A lot of positive changes will be coming to millions of under-insured and uninsured Americans in 2014. One change is that the U. S. Preventive Services Task Force has upgraded (6/25/13) 1-time HCV testing for baby boomers from a “C” … Continue reading →

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BVA–PCT RATINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT

Posted on June 19, 2013 by asknod

Here’s a little primer to acquaint Veterans with one of the diseases associated with both Agent Orange and HCV. I have it and from what I gather, several of you that I have helped do too. PCT stands for Porphyria … Continue reading →

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LAY TESTIMONY AS VIABLE EVIDENCE

Posted on June 5, 2013 by asknod

Recently, when I was backed up with my CAVC claim in March, I received this article and it is an absolute “must read” for do it yourselfer (pro se) claimants. By the same token, budding VA law dogs who browse … Continue reading →

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50 YEARS AGO

Posted on May 31, 2013 by asknod

Fifty years ago or thereabouts, a lot who read these words were asked what they could do for their country rather than the obverse. I now wish to restate that. I think everyone misheard it and disremember it.