Tag Archives: Help with vA Claims

BVA–20 +YEAR LIFER LOOKING FOR WELFARE

Posted on October 1, 2012 by asknod

I’ve never read one of these.I’ve seen combat Vets and medics get HCV SC with all number of drug issues. I’ve seen guys who deserved it get denied a bunch, too. But this is a new one. On top of … Continue reading →

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BVA–CLEOTIS WINS

Posted on October 1, 2012 by asknod

Squidly cracked the safe. The 2012 decisions are available if you know the secret handshake and the password.   Obviously we aren’t going to use any names here. A while back I was putting up BVA cases and showing how … Continue reading →

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Quotes that made me smile today

Posted on September 29, 2012 by Laura

These classic quotes are still fun.  (Mencken’s quote reminded me of the continuing ILP greenhouse saga.) At my age flowers scare me. George Burns What does it mean to pre-board? Do you get on before you get on? George Carlin I … Continue reading →

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CAVC–THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW–I

Posted on September 29, 2012 by asknod

Recently, a member arrived here with advice she had received on another Veteran’s help site. It was not encouraging news on her current claim for her husband who is severely disabled. While I strongly advocate Vet’s should seek the widest … Continue reading →

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VA COLA HELD HOSTAGE

Posted on September 28, 2012 by asknod

As if we didn’t have enough on our plates. It seems Vets will once again get the shaft even when SSD/SSI will get theirs. I find it inconceivable that any member of Congress would be this selfish. After reading that, I changed … Continue reading →

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2012 BVA DECISIONS–GET ‘EM WHILE THEY’RE HOT (OR BEFORE THEY’RE NOT)

Posted on September 27, 2012 by asknod

Yeppers, VA campers. The decisions are back, the site works and the 2012 decisions are up-or are they? Some of the first half from 1/01/2012 to about 6/1/2012 are archived and gone. Unless you have a docket number, they’re gone … Continue reading →

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Hi. This is Peggy. I’m not available right now. Please leave a number and the best time to reach you.

Posted on September 26, 2012 by joeaveragevet

This one may have gotten past most Vets advocates.   You see, many of them simply do not trust the information received when you call the VA at 800-827-1000, commonly referred to as Peggy on some Vet’s help sites. We … Continue reading →

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BOBBY DOT–VFW’S LOSS=VET’S GAIN

Posted on September 26, 2012 by asknod

I spotted this attached to the Vet’s dictionary today. Bobby Dot has left us a few comments on posts lately. This deserves front page status. Vets in Pennsylvania will soon have a National Service Officer who doesn’t shoot blanks.  bobby … Continue reading →

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ASKNOD–DEVIL’S ADVOCATE

Posted on September 26, 2012 by asknod

Every time I get a question from Vets, my mind turns over the obverse of the coin. What if? JAVet just posted an interesting observation on the VCS/VUT crew pounding on the Supremes’ door for justice and it brought to … Continue reading →

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Cannabis and HCV claims discussion

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Laura

“When I was a kid, I inhaled.”  “That was the point.” Senator Barack Obama It was refreshing to hear Sen. Obama discuss his youthful cannabis use without shame in 2006.  The adult man considered it a mistake but he was … Continue reading →

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