Tag Archives: Gulf War Claims Help

VA TRAINING LETTER 00-06

Posted on February 16, 2013 by asknod

Many of you write me and ask why it’s so difficult to get secondaries to DM2 approved (or recognized) by the VA . Well, duh. They don’t want to pay you, pilgrim. As I continue to point out, that’s what … Continue reading →

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CDC tells all? Nope, but they’re throwing out some crumbs.

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Laura

I’ve been studying WHO’s successful global eradication of the dreaded smallpox virus by vaccination. The program began in 1969. According to a press release, smallpox was “eliminated first in South America, West and Central Africa, then in Asia and finally … Continue reading →

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DISTINGUISHED WARFARE MEDAL

Posted on February 15, 2013 by asknod

Imagine watching your hopes of ever experiencing the thrill of victory and the agony of TBI evaporate when you see your orders for Tech training. Your expertise and prowess on HALO- Warrior from the Sky video gaming has earned you … Continue reading →

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CAVC–WADE v. SHINSEKI–BONO PRO $18,000 ME Ø

Posted on February 14, 2013 by asknod

WHERE’S MY CUT OF THE EAJA FEES, DUDE? Every once in a while, we see a case here that induces compassion for the Veteran. If there is a God, he was AWOL this time. Occasionally we’d post some under “Frivolous … Continue reading →

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Public health Johnny-come-latelies on HCV

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Laura

Zoom, zoom. The federal government health professionals are revving up their Denali SUVs to educate the public on hepatitis. Yesterday, they announced on the aids.gov blog: SOUNDING THE ALARM ON A SILENT EPIDEMIC: FEDERAL HIV/STD ADVISORY GROUP ADOPTS VIRAL HEPATITIS … Continue reading →

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CAVC–SCHUBRING V. SHINSEKI–HEARING LOSS DUE TO IFN THERAPY

Posted on February 13, 2013 by asknod

Here’s a decision that bears mentioning. No doubt we’ll see this gentleman sail by again on this one. Mr. James P. Schubring has appealed his recent denial at the BVA. As is their wont, they have stepped all over his … Continue reading →

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THE THOUSAND-MILE LONG SCREWDRIVER

Posted on February 10, 2013 by asknod

In a brief (and rare) moment of camaraderie, VA Secretary Eric “Chia Pet” Shinseki and HUD Secretary Shaun ” Shu-Shu” Donovan decided to go slumming on the streets of DC last Thursday night. Their mission? Find homeless Vets and other … Continue reading →

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HAGEL–THE RIGHT MAN FOR THE JOB?

Posted on February 9, 2013 by asknod

Much is being made of Chuck Hagel’s enlisted status as a solid foundation for an appointment to the Secretary of Defense. Some of it hinges on his appointment thirty years ago (1981) as Asst. VA director before it attained cabinet status. As … Continue reading →

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DENIGRATING THE VA

Posted on February 9, 2013 by asknod

Allow me to apologize to a large contingent of the Veterans Benefits Agency (VBA). I speak of the rank and file who handle our claims. They are represented by the AFGE, a union I am sure wants the best outcome … Continue reading →

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Tattoos as an important risk factor for HCV: Study says “…No place for doubt…”

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Laura

Multi-national study title: Tattooing and the risk of transmission of hepatitis C: a systematic review and meta-analysis Publication: International Journal of Infectious Diseases Volume 14, Issue 11 , Pages e928-e940, November 2010 The full text is also accessible from the UK’s Hepatitis C Trust … Continue reading →