Tag Archives: Help with vA Claims

Military Sexual Trauma

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Laura

ASKNOD forwarded a recent article from another member to me for comment.   The article, by Jamie Goldberg, is entitled Military sexual assault victims’ PTSD claims are neglected, a House panel told.  After doing some research, I learned that there is an … Continue reading →

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MEET YOUR NEW FRIENDS AT THE VETERANS SERVICE CENTER

Posted on July 27, 2012 by asknod

I love it when government puts catchy, happy phrases or names to things in hopes a new coat of paint will hide the rust. This is pretty much what happened at VAROs across the country in the late 90s. In order to get in … Continue reading →

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USPS 3817/IRIS UPDATE

Posted on July 26, 2012 by asknod

God I love playing with the vA. It’s like talking to an ADD-afflicted twelve year old. They leave themselves open to it. Witness here that I have asked for a”Motion for Revision” of a determination to reduce my scarring rating … Continue reading →

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PS FORM 3817 TO THE RESCUE

Posted on July 25, 2012 by asknod

After waiting patiently for nigh on eight months waiting for acknowledgement of my filing of CUE for the reduction of my 10% rating on PCT, I took IRIS in hand and sent in a query. Here’s what I got back: … Continue reading →

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Words worth remembering: FDA public hearing on jet-guns (8/9/05)

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Laura

Revisit with me the picture Dr. Martin Friede (WHO) painted seven long years ago concerning jet-gun devices (emphasis mine): CHAIRMAN EDMISTON: You represent sort of the pragmatic perspective here, Dr. Friede. You’re out there in the field. If industry met … Continue reading →

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Shreddergate Part 2: How to know if you are a victim?

Posted on July 25, 2012 by joeaveragevet

Nod’s article on Shreddergate One, should surely be an eye opener, noting that Shreddergate ONE made the Veterans Benefit Manual. According to this article with the Federal Register, we Vets do not have 365 more sunsets left, as the one … Continue reading →

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38CFR §3.218=SHREDDERGATE

Posted on July 24, 2012 by asknod

I spotted this in the VBM this morning before my journey to the land of vAMC. We have several vets from the Cleveland area, one of whom has incontrovertible proof of the shrinking C-file phenomenon. That would be our Joe … Continue reading →

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VA-FAIR AND BALANCED

Posted on July 24, 2012 by asknod

I wouldn’t be surprised if the Undersecretary for vA Apologies doesn’t come out with the new Logo. No flies on Fox News. FAIR AND BALANCED YOU REPORT WE DECIDE  According to the poohboahs, every claim is viewed in the light most favorable … Continue reading →

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HCV–HOW BAD WILL IT BE?

Posted on July 23, 2012 by asknod

This just in from member Shawn  about predictors of how bad and how rapidly your liver deteriorates measured by a 1970s- era infection. Its done by the NIH which makes it semi-legit. At least they don’t have financial ax to … Continue reading →

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ADVENTURES IN vA LAND–NEW BOOK

Posted on July 23, 2012 by asknod

Well, I guess the cat’s out of the bag now. XLibris just informed me they sent out this press release several days ago. I’m not finished talking to them on price. I didn’t get any input on that yet. I … Continue reading →

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