Tag Archives: Gulf War Claims Help

OH NO! MS. SANTIAGO’S BACK!

By now, we are virtually inured to any further misfeasance or malfeasance of personnel in the Human Resources Department down at 810 Penny Lane NW. After millions of OIG dollars squandered chasing down a hoodoo lane looking for who authorized … Continue reading

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JAMA STUDY SHOWS PTSD IS JUST FIG NEWTON OF THE IMAGINATION

Well, I’m glad we cleared this up. Every Tom, Dick and Sue was coming out with a PTSD complaint and angling for the bucks. Seeing a problem, VA ganged up with  DoD and decided to get to the bottom of … Continue reading

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

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

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CAVC– REGARDING MR. CLINE’S EAJA FUNDS

As most of you know, when you have legal representation, you are entitled to Equal Access to Justice Act funds (EAJA). The catch is that you must prevail in your legal arguments and prove that the VA was “substantially unjustified” … Continue reading

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VA–PRESENT FDCs, PLEASE.

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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AMMO FOR SVR VETS

Many of you come here and ask what to do about being SVR (cured of HCV) and blind… or with DM2, or with thyroid problems. etc. etc. Why does VA abandon us as soon as we are “cured” and ignore … Continue reading

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The VA Advance Directive

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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SQUAREBOB PUMPKINPANTS

During the Stardust radio show last weekend, Rick regaled me with his new idea for a square pumpkin. Not to be outdone and figuring all of you on the Left Coast would like to have one in your back yard, … Continue reading

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NEW APPLE APPS

I’m learning this computer stuff in fits and spurts. It should come as no surprise to some of you that I’m a novitiate. Here’s the latest Apple “apps” I’m encountering. This is very valuable knowledge because it’s harvest time and … Continue reading

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BROWNWATER JIM, I COPY

This has nothing to do with Veterans other than Brownwater Jim, one of the heathens of the Mekong swamps, sent it to me. As it’s innocent in its nature I present it with expletive redacted to preserve my G rating … Continue reading

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