Tag Archives: Help with vA Claims

VA CLAIMS 87% ACCURACY AND STRIVING FOR 96% BY 2015

Posted on September 14, 2013 by asknod

Here’s the summer update we love to read that tells us if the ROs are kicking ass and taking names with the new DBQs and FDCs. Just gotta love all these abbreviations. VA’s jack-booted Gestapo have been busy. Check out … Continue reading →

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CAVC–BROWN v. SHINSEKI–BACK TO THE FUTURE

Posted on September 9, 2013 by asknod

Always on the prowl for useful ammunition, I came across this 2009 delight. It was won by Virginia Girard-Brady, an able Veterans Lawyer. Now, before you make fun of her propensity to hyphenate her last name, it could be she … Continue reading →

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FDA approved FibroScan (R) in April 2013. But will the VA buy them?

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Laura

We wish this non-evasive technology had been available in the United States market ten years ago. Instead, my DH had to endure getting stabbed with a long fat needle while fully awake.  According to a press release, FibroScan® has been available … Continue reading →

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CAVC–MAPA v. SHINSEKI–VALUABLE RESOURCES FOR HCV CLAIMS

Posted on September 7, 2013 by asknod

In my continuing search for information on Malcolm in the Middle’s quest for more definitive proof of injuries due to untreated HCV for 12 years, and his later Interferon prophylaxis that damaged him further, I came across Mr. David L. … Continue reading →

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“Dogs bless you”: service dogs for veterans

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Laura

We are huge fans of sharing our lives with furry companions, at one time sharing our property with a rescued yellow lab, five rescued beagles and two rescued cats.  It could get really noisy when they howled in chorus to … Continue reading →

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Two HCV Public Service Announcements on Youtube

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Laura

Anyone seen these on TV?  I haven’t.  The medieval theme doesn’t make sense until the knight lifts his sword to the Silent Dragon. I think the Willie Nelson HCV PSA (public service announcement) is a more effective communication.  I also … Continue reading →

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MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE- WHAT DID THEY KNOW AND WHEN DID THEY KNOW IT?

Posted on September 3, 2013 by asknod

Few people, let alone doctors, seem capable of understanding a disease (or diseases in this case) and the chronology in which they occur. Additionally, with similar diseases, confusion seems to arise as to which one was acquired when- and sometimes … Continue reading →

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VA–PRESENT FDCs, PLEASE.

Posted on September 2, 2013 by asknod

Those funny guys at the DVA want us to use professional help now to file our claims. That would be a  riot coming from the deaf, dysfunctional, VAROs but is being parroted by… why, who else?… The American Legion. That’s … Continue reading →

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LEIGH’S CORN

Posted on August 26, 2013 by asknod

Grandpa used to say that trees are just like corn but fortunately it doesn’t take 40 years to produce results or a body would only get this treat once or twice in a lifetime. Above is the Silver Queen on … Continue reading →

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The VA Advance Directive

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Laura

The VA makes this advance directive available: VA Advance Directive Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care and Living Will (VA Form 10-0137). This advance directive form is an official document where you can write down your preferences for your health … Continue reading →

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