Tag Archives: Help with vA Claims

MILESTONES–LARRY BACON

Posted on July 16, 2013 by asknod

We received mail from four tour dustoff medic (and member Bruce) of the passing of another of our brethren from what the  VFW insists wasn’t a war. Semantics sometimes obscures the reality of life. We have seen that in Florida … Continue reading →

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VETS MORE LIKELY TO HAVE HCV

Posted on July 16, 2013 by asknod

This just in from Dennis (Smoke). Vets born between 1945 and 1965 are far more likely to have HCV. Gee, where did the VA police park the Squad car? I don’t see it out front. Having had ample opportunity to … Continue reading →

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FED. CIRCUS–RIZZO v. SHINSEKI (2009)–CHECK THE DOCTOR STAT

Posted on July 15, 2013 by asknod

From member Eric, I am reminded that this is a seminal decision that any Vet who aspires to run with the VA Bulls should read. It’s message is simple. Who is the doctor telling the BVA Veterans Law Judge that … Continue reading →

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CAVC– FAUST V. WEST–A FAUSTIAN BARGAIN

Posted on July 14, 2013 by asknod

I have been receiving quite a bit of mail regarding VA reducing some of your ratings out there on the fruited plain. It seems that in spite of the major backlog in claims, VA has taken it upon themselves (and … Continue reading →

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VARO– JANESVILLE, WISCONSIN

Posted on July 12, 2013 by asknod

Here we thought there were only 58 Regional Offices where claims were processed. As old Doc Emmett Brown in Back to the Future might have said post-VBMS, “Where we’re going, you don’t need any VAROs”. I recently filed with the … Continue reading →

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REGIONAL OFFICES PLAYING “NOT IT”

Posted on July 11, 2013 by asknod

In what is proving to be a public relations disaster at the VA, an attempt to clean out the two-year backlog of claims has just uncovered even more, older ones. Eunice Robuck Clapper of  Sadieville, Kentucky was cleaning out her … Continue reading →

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The list of Health Insurance Marketplace links by state

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Laura

Suppose you use the VHA for all your health care needs but want to price and perhaps add a private health insurance plan for extra security.  Perhaps you want to be able to consult with a particular specialist.  Or worry … Continue reading →

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BUT HE COULD BE A TERRORIST

Posted on July 9, 2013 by asknod

 This just in from rotorhead Mac. Just because an American soldier gets an arm or leg blown off doesn’t mean he’s not a potential terrorist waiting to get even with America. Or so it would seem. Retired Marine Corporal Nathan … Continue reading →

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Does tinnitus interfere with your ability to get to sleep…?

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Laura

Tinnitus has been a health problem for my DH since Vietnam.  To keep from going bonkers, he developed the typical DIY techniques of creating white noise with fans, the TV, and radio.   Getting to sleep can be a trial … Continue reading →

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AND THE GODS MUST BE CRAZY

Posted on July 8, 2013 by asknod

This little snippet from member  MapleFrank. Looks like Panetta or Hagel’s been sniffing too much Galaxy Glue. Jez, pretty soon we’ll be allowing dogs and predator drones to wear uniforms, too. Most importantly, is it regulation black?

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