Tag Archives: Gulf War Claims Help

WGM’s TREASURES–PART DEUX

Posted on July 15, 2013 by asknod

Member WGM, a member of the Loyal Order of AskNod Veterans, Whacko, Texas Post 9, has been hard at it coming back out of the hole of near death. Since it appears now he’s not going to be room temp. … Continue reading →

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SOUTHERN AIRMEN

Posted on July 15, 2013 by asknod

Member Bruce from the last town Sherman burned on his way to the sea sends us this vignette. Southern anyone always stops and analyzes the problem from a more pragmatic view before issuing a panicked reply. Indeed, there will be … Continue reading →

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eHarmony ON eBENEFITS NOW

Posted on July 14, 2013 by asknod

VA Under Secretary for Explanations Allison  “Wonder Woman” Hickey proudly announced with much fanfare today that VA has added the long -awaited popular eHarmony© website to their equally  popular VA website eBennefits®. Hickey explained: “This just seemed like the perfect … Continue reading →

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VARO–ST. CHARLES, MISSOURI

Posted on July 12, 2013 by asknod

Member Joe Average Vet is on the road like Charles Kuralt looking for a good VA news story. While staying at the Ameristar Casino in St. Charles, Mo. yesterday, he happened on this (above) in the lobby. VA is a … Continue reading →

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REGIONAL OFFICES PLAYING “NOT IT”

Posted on July 11, 2013 by asknod

In what is proving to be a public relations disaster at the VA, an attempt to clean out the two-year backlog of claims has just uncovered even more, older ones. Eunice Robuck Clapper of  Sadieville, Kentucky was cleaning out her … Continue reading →

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The list of Health Insurance Marketplace links by state

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Laura

Suppose you use the VHA for all your health care needs but want to price and perhaps add a private health insurance plan for extra security.  Perhaps you want to be able to consult with a particular specialist.  Or worry … Continue reading →

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Does tinnitus interfere with your ability to get to sleep…?

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Laura

Tinnitus has been a health problem for my DH since Vietnam.  To keep from going bonkers, he developed the typical DIY techniques of creating white noise with fans, the TV, and radio.   Getting to sleep can be a trial … Continue reading →

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THE WISDOM OF JUNIUS P. LONG

Posted on July 7, 2013 by asknod

“If we concentrated on the really important things in life there’d be a shortage of fishing poles.” Brownwater Jimster sends me this to share with you. As most know, I tread lightly on political subjects because they are, like religion, … Continue reading →

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CAVC-EASTMAN V. SHINSEKI–GETTING THE C-FILE THE OLD FASHIONED WAY

Posted on July 6, 2013 by asknod

I’ve had Vets write me and ask how to pry loose a copy of their c-file after their requests go unanswered for a year or two.  Mr. Clifford A. Eastman, through his able rainmaker, Mr. Mark Lippman, has discovered the … Continue reading →

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THE PRESUMPTION OF REGULARITY

Posted on July 4, 2013 by asknod

It seems Veterans are assailed from every quarter when they file a claim. Denials in this process are endemic and almost guaranteed the first time out. To add insult to injury, the new “Provisional Rating” procedure espoused as the panacea … Continue reading →

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