Tag Archives: Gulf War PTSD Claims

LA TIMES– INTERESTING TAKE ON PTSD

I have been approached many times and asked to “coach” someone on how they can better present themselves at a PTSD C&P exam. I even have several widgets on my site for info on PTSD exams and so forth. It … Continue reading

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PTSD AND FIREWORKS

I was contacted numerous times during the leadup to July 4th by some who suffer PTSD and asked-almost begged- to write an article about the negative effects of loud explosions on those with PTSD. The folks who wished me to … Continue reading

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ILP–HOUSTON, WE ARE LAUNCH PLUS ONE DAY

As promised to Leigh and Paul, or as promised to me, I planted all 800 of these for myself plus other Vets here on the peninsula. Virtually a total germination. Unheard of. Of the first 396, I only count 12 … Continue reading

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VA ILP SSOC REBUTTAL–LIKE CLAY IN MY HANDS

Building a claim is a gradual process. Fortunately for those of us who have decided to depend on no one but ourselves to win our VA claims, we have several venues that purport to give seasoned advice. I was trying … Continue reading

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TBI–EVERYTHING VA DOESN’T WANT YOU TO KNOW.

Trust Ben Krause to dig in and FOIA his way into the thick of TBI ratings. Actually non-ratings might be more appropriate. Check this baby out. No less than 8 or 9 training videos explaining how to knock the legs … Continue reading

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WHAT MILITARY BACKLOG?

As if the VA didn’t have their own PR problems trying to explain away their backlog, now the military is facing the identical same predicament. What’s more, the military’s medical discharge backlog is now colliding with the VA’s. Déjà vu … Continue reading

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ARMY COMMISSIONS TATTOO POLICE

I can’t believe the Army promulgated this new regulation. Hasn’t anyone been keeping up with the Navy and Marines for the last 70 years? They invented the tattoo-especially big naked women with big naked boobs. And now the Army has … Continue reading

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POT FOR PTSD?

This was on the front page of my fishwrap this morning. I don’t normally discuss the pros or cons of pot as a medicine. I think adults can come to their own conclusions on the subject with one simple test. … Continue reading

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FORT HOOD– THE PRAETORIAN GUARD SYNDROME

I took several years of Latin in preparation for even more years of French. It was a cakewalk as my mom spoke French better than English. While studying Latin, we also ended up with a heavy dose of Roman History and … Continue reading

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SERVICE DOGS IN VA PTSD CASES

You folks with bent brain syndrome who desire a good service/comfort dog may want to investigate this avenue. Hell, you don’t need to have scrambled eggs upstairs to need one. They are great to talk about the meaning of life … Continue reading

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