Tag Archives: Help with vA Claims

“Questions to Ask Your Veterans”

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Laura

Military Health History Pocket Card This simplistic card was developed by the VA Office of Academic Affiliations.  Their job is to train healthcare students and residents to take care of their Veteran patients at the VA. Scroll to the HCV … Continue reading →

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EARLY CHRISTMAS IN COLORADO

Posted on September 22, 2012 by asknod

Everybody likes to hear the success story. The one that didn’t get away is far more newsworthy than the one that did. So it was with great joy when I came in from gardening last night to find that our … Continue reading →

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Big fees for private medical records

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Laura

Thoughts while reading AskNod, Chapter 3, Part C:  Collecting the Evidence Ouch, this can get expensive!  We’ve spent about $45.00 in copies from private physicians so far.  One doctor’s minimum charge is $25.00 yet doctor-to-doctor is free. Mr. K is going … Continue reading →

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Secret VA benefits: Solar Panels?

Posted on September 19, 2012 by joeaveragevet

Some time ago, I recall reading of a Veteran who asked if there were any “Secret” VA benefits.   The mere “hint” the VA may reserve some or part of its benefit programs for a “favored few” roused the wrath … Continue reading →

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Mr. K’s first VA Form 21-4138

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Laura

Last night I listened to Nod’s interview with Rick Townsend on Stardust Internet Radio.  Among the things discussed were VA Form 21-4138, better known to some as Statement in Support of Claim and one’s first contact with a VSO. I … Continue reading →

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DEFERRED RATING DECISIONS

Posted on September 16, 2012 by asknod

This is for the radio show on Stardust this afternoon. It’s an example of what they do when they rate you (or don’t ). What has happened is elementary. I filed for Aid and Attendence/Housebound after I first came home from the … Continue reading →

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VA BLOGS–TRYING TO CHANGE PERCEPTIONS

Posted on September 16, 2012 by asknod

I admire the vA for many things. They control the vertical and the horizontal of our claims. They are the only game in town and can pretty much do as they please. As long as they pay lip service to … Continue reading →

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Orlando: The VA Human Resources $52K “Patton” training video

Posted on September 15, 2012 by Laura

Posted by the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Boring and expensive VA propaganda.  Video II–innovations?  We’ve seen your innovations in Winston-Salem. Or if embedded video doesn’t play.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRSrfCoeL3s&feature=plcp Thanks Joe Average Vet for reminding us about these outrages.  They spent … Continue reading →

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Agent Orange Registry Exams

Posted on September 15, 2012 by Laura

This post is more of a request for opinions/information.  My DH registered for the AO newsletters many years ago and later had an AO Registry Exam.  It was a speedy and routine physical exam; it was free but not comprehensive … Continue reading →

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STARDUST RADIO SUNDAY PM

Posted on September 15, 2012 by asknod

Tune in for the radio show that got scrubbed two weeks ago. Rick is back from the Kokomo Vet’s shindig and will be hosting it. Same Bat Time- same Bat Channel. Sunday evening 1900 hrs EDT or 1600 on the … Continue reading →

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