Tag Archives: Gulf War Claims Help

WHERE’S THAT CONFOUNDED VET?

Posted on June 7, 2013 by asknod

Member Bruce McCartney, our Atlanta bureau chief, sends us this one. Seems the Atlanta VAMC can’t keep track of it’s PTSD inpatients. To add insult to injury , they can’t or won’t take care of the outpatients either. This is … Continue reading →

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LATEST ON VA HACKING

Posted on June 6, 2013 by asknod

As most know, it has finally been disclosed that we have been getting some “supplementary help” from some of our sotto voce allies in the war on the backlog.  A former VA weenie in security reveals that the Chinese have … Continue reading →

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Will veterans have to buy health insurance under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in January 2014?

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Laura

There are many uncertainties with the ACA however the answer appears to be NO, eligible veterans (as individuals) can opt VHA without a tax penalty.  However, family members must be enrolled in a government or private health insurance plan.  Why? The VA … 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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STOLEN VALOR ACT RESURRECTED

Posted on June 4, 2013 by asknod

This just in. President Obama just signed the bill. Tim Poe will have to watch what he says and wears. Did I show you my Purple Star yet?    

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#39 JUST SIGNALED HIS SUCCESS.

Posted on June 1, 2013 by asknod

A gentleman named Darryl just left a note on the Dr. Cecil’ website widget. After seven years, he’s finally prevailed… thank god for hcv-vet/nod/dr. cecil/dr. ahmed after seven years I won my hcv case, it would never have happen without … 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.

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HUGFEST UPDATE.

Posted on May 29, 2013 by asknod
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CAVC– EXTRAORDINARY WRITS DO WORK.

Posted on May 28, 2013 by asknod

In spite of all you have been told by those oh-so-knowledgeable VSOs, you can kick ass and take names at the CAVC with a petition for a Writ of Mandamus. If you’re dirt poor and aren’t getting any respect, you get a bye … Continue reading →

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MARINE VET’S HUMOR

Posted on May 28, 2013 by asknod

I wonder if Marines have an identity crisis. I mean  which is it? Are you an inferior member of the Navy or a stand alone? Marines, as a group, are not who I’d want to get into a disagreement with after … Continue reading →

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