Tag Archives: Help with vA Claims

How to “not lose” your VA claim a la Sellers.

Posted on June 28, 2012 by joeaveragevet

If you are a Veteran, appealing your claim either at the CAVC level or the BVA level, you need to read over Ask Nod’s interpretations of Sellers, as well as the judges’ dicta. While many Vets want to “win” their claim, it … Continue reading →

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CAVC–SELLERS v. SHINSEKI–MACKLEM II

Posted on June 28, 2012 by asknod

This may be the best decision you’ll read in 2012. It’s a daisy. It just makes me giggle every time I go back over the analysis. It will remind you of Leroy Macklem’s high adventures in CUE land. What’s more, … Continue reading →

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vA–DOCTOR AND PONY SHOW

Posted on June 27, 2012 by asknod

Almost on the heels of all the PTSD (PTSI?) news, here come all the VAMC Medical schools  chiming in with a “study” about what they should expect and be looking for. Duh? The disease has been labeled since 1982 so … Continue reading →

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WHAT’S IN A NAME?

Posted on June 25, 2012 by asknod

The military has finally decided that PTSD is misnamed. They think labeling it a disorder might drive away potential sufferers who are turned off by the term “disorder”. The newest idea seems to be PTSI as in “injury”. Well, there … Continue reading →

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BVA–WEIGHT WATCHERS

Posted on June 25, 2012 by asknod

FROM THE CITY OF RUST VARO My home town vARO is a piece of work. I am 4/15 on claims there and 2/7 on appeals via D.C. Obviously I think my claims have merit or I wouldn’t bother pursuing them. … Continue reading →

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HOUSE VA D&P SHOW

Posted on June 21, 2012 by asknod

Here’s the latest on the vA’s attempt to explain their myriad problems in vAspeak. I admire retired Brig. Gen. Hickey’s vain attempts to convince all that an elephant can indeed disappear up it’s own ass. P.S. One thing I took … Continue reading →

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AO CLAIMS ALMOST COMPLETE

Posted on June 20, 2012 by asknod

This just in from member Shawn-vA claims they are virtually caught up with the AO backlog caused by Congress’ addition of the new presumptives on AO. They act like they built the Eiffel Tower overnight from the way it’s reported. … Continue reading →

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VA DOG AND PONY SHOW IN DETROIT JUNE 26-28

Posted on June 19, 2012 by asknod

This was just tweeted to me. It’s priceless. Wow. We can get instant access to everything–except a job. What kind of tobacco have they been smoking? Next thing they’ll be handing out prophylactics too. How about lollipops with “I’m a VA sucker” … Continue reading →

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VA EMPLOYEES SAY “NOT IT!”

Posted on June 19, 2012 by asknod

Here’s a link to Swords and Plowshares’ web site. Holy shit, Batman. Read them and weep. Now the vA employees are up in arms. I wondered how long it would be before they refused to take any more blame for what the … Continue reading →

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CAVC–BRIA V. SHINSEKI–POOR NEXI ALL AROUND

Posted on June 19, 2012 by asknod

It’s rare to be able to go back and unearth the BVA decision that leads to the CAVC but I’m getting better at sleuthing these out. The dead giveaway is the  the date of the decision. That and the fact … Continue reading →

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