Tag Archives: Help with vA Claims

NOT SO FAST ON THE FAST LETTER, ALLISON

Posted on May 23, 2013 by asknod

Be careful with your brand new provisional rating after VA gives it to you. If it’s a denial or defective in any way, you can speed it up immeasurably instead of waiting around for them to do something for a … Continue reading →

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HORSETRADING AT THE DRO CORRAL

Posted on May 23, 2013 by asknod

No sooner following its incestuous birth and surreptitious  inauguration,  the brand new (for those of you in St. Petersburg) VA Form 21-0958 NOD (Notice Of Disagreement) is generating friction with attorneys for Veterans. And well it should. Nicknamed the Notice Of Desire … Continue reading →

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THE ARMY HAS YOUR SIX, BUBBA

Posted on May 21, 2013 by asknod

Member Jennifer sends me this. It disgusts me to see our troops being screwed just like the wind down of Vietnam. Same exact scenario. No deposit, no return. Don’t let the door hit your ass on the way out. And … Continue reading →

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BVA–THE CURIOUS CASE OF COSTELLO HAYSLETT

Posted on May 21, 2013 by asknod

Remember the quintessential Sound Of Music and Julie Andrews et al? Specifically, think of the musical scale song (Doe- a deer, a female deer etc.). Compare that to the trials and tribulations we encounter going up and down the ladder … Continue reading →

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Update: Big HCV trouble for dental patients in Tulsa

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Laura

Becoming infected with blood-borne pathogens like HIV from medical procedures is extremely rare says the CDC: “Although HIV transmission is possible in health care settings, it is extremely rare. Careful practice of infection control, including universal precautions (i.e., using protective practices … Continue reading →

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20 DAYS TO HUGFEST IN INDIANA

Posted on May 20, 2013 by asknod

Does anyone know this gal? She was spotted in Tennessee.

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BVA–HCV FROM TATTOOS? NEVER HEARD OF IT

Posted on May 20, 2013 by asknod

I have heard innumerable Vets who were told by their VSOs that VA will take care of the nexus. Most don’t even say that much if you don’t ask. Nowhere is it written that you would be advised to do … Continue reading →

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BVA– IT WAS HAV! I KNOW BETTER

Posted on May 17, 2013 by asknod

Did you ever wonder how they pick out who will be a VA examiner? Do you think they have some qualifications for the job? Here’s a lovely case that was similar to mine. This gentleman, like me, had Hep. in … Continue reading →

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BVA–DID ANYONE GET THAT TANK’S LICENSE PLATE NUMBER?

Posted on May 17, 2013 by asknod

A golden opportunity squandered by an overactive imagination. Well, that and pot and booze. I call it the Tim Poe syndrome. Here, the Vet failed to get all the appropriate information on the BFF Vet who died in his arms in … Continue reading →

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BVA– MY BROTHER DARRYL AND MY OTHER BROTHER DARRYL HAVE HCV TOO

Posted on May 17, 2013 by asknod

Idiots delight. File claim. Do not, I repeat, do not submit any post -service medical records to prove chronicity even if asked twice by the VARO. Do not help VA develop your case. Admit that both your brothers were in … Continue reading →

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