Tag Archives: Gulf War Vets Help

VBA–WORLD-CLASS SERVICE?

Posted on May 9, 2017 by asknod

Yesterday morning, I dressed up in my “I’m mad as hell and I’m not going to take it anymore” suit. I dialed up the director’s office at the Phoenix Regional Office and was preparing to launch a diatribe on why there … Continue reading →

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CAVC- CULBRETH V SHULKIN–THE 45-DAY SOLUTION

Posted on May 7, 2017 by asknod

When things have dragged on for more than three years and the Regional Office really can’t remember who you are (nor could they care less), it sometimes helps to throw a Ulysses  Grant coupon at it and watch the 027 OGC … Continue reading →

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JACK THE CAT–PERMANENT AND TOTAL

Posted on May 6, 2017 by asknod

This story is our first day of the drive to San Antonio, TX for the Spring NOVA conference. We overnighted at the Fairfield Inn in Redding,  California. I’m not advertising Marriott Rewards™ but they have the cat’s pajamas on their … Continue reading →

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VA STAKEHOLDERS-WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW.

Posted on March 26, 2017 by asknod

I have repeatedly heard the term “VA stakeholder” and finally decided to look it up. Former VA Secretary McDonald and our newest fearless leader repeat it incessantly so it must have great gravitas. Here’s the skinny from what I can … Continue reading →

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CAVC– WELCH V. SHULKIN–PISSING OFF THE POPE

Posted on March 18, 2017 by asknod

Most Veterans don’t understand how this VA poker game works. I know it took me around the block three times with Veterans Services Organizations running interference for VA against me. Every once and a while I like to look back … Continue reading →

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CAVC–PERCY V SHINSEKI (2009) — WHO OWNS IT?

Posted on March 8, 2017 by asknod

I have an unusual case of a gentleman who filed to stop a reduction in his rating. At the same time, he had a newly denied claim at the Seattle RO. The gentleman filed his NOD and the presumption of … Continue reading →

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WHAT’S UP, DOC?

Posted on February 25, 2017 by asknod

The miracles of technology amaze. Think of this. A  a combo defibrillator/pacemaker all-in-one with a ten to thirteen year battery. In by ten- out by one- after the Versed wears off. Sounds like a Chinese Dry Cleaners. It weighs a … Continue reading →

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BVA–“CLEAN” JETGUN DECISIONS

Posted on February 23, 2017 by asknod

  From the Hallowed Entry Point into Heaven at the VA’s St. Petersburg Gate…   Much has been recently discussed about how many jetgun Hepatitis C claims have been won at the BVA where we can see a win-be it on … Continue reading →

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THIS DAY IN HISTORY–1971

Posted on February 21, 2017 by asknod

Butch Long’s DRO review couldn’t be on a more auspicious occasion than February 22nd. Not only is it George Washington’s birthday but also the day a friend passed away just north of Vientiane from what I heard. I was still … Continue reading →

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VAMCs–PHARMACISTS ROBBING PHARMACIES

Posted on February 21, 2017 by asknod

Can you imagine if Walgreen’s™ or CVS’™ pharmacists were helping themselves to the Hydromorphone and Oxycontin at franchise stores across the fruited plain what an uproar would ensue? The DEA would be in high gear in a week and be … Continue reading →

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