Tag Archives: Help with vA Claims

THE 20,000 FT. TEST

Posted on June 8, 2012 by asknod

I always got a bang out of B-52 milk truck drivers. They’d belly up to  the stag bar and regale each other with their “mission”. As in “There we were at Angels 20 and we cut lose. The gooks never … Continue reading →

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FREE VA MEDICAL FOR LIFE

Posted on June 7, 2012 by asknod

  From Patricia at HCVets… My, how considerate of the MiamiVAMC to offer free medical for life to the 5 Veterans who came down with HIV, the eight who tested positive for HCV and the sole Vet who contracted Hepatitis … Continue reading →

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THAT PESKY vA MATH AGAIN… IT DOESN’T ADD UP

Posted on June 4, 2012 by joeaveragevet

A few months ago Secretary Shinseki patted himself on the back touting the success of his Veterans homeless programs: But wait..there’s more!  It’s that “VA math time again” that adds 50% and 30% and gets 70%!  Once again, the numbers … Continue reading →

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EAJA–WHAT IS IT?

Posted on June 4, 2012 by joeaveragevet

This answers the questions about EAJA much better than I can: However,  nobody at the VA has ever been able to answer my question:  If Veterans don’t need an attorney, then why doesn’t the VA fire its 600 or so … Continue reading →

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HCV INFO FOR VIETNAM VETS

Posted on May 29, 2012 by asknod

Here’s a great article  from HCV Advocate written by a VHA researcher. It touches on important facts that can be used in a general context to bolster your claim if you are an in-country Vet. Regardless, it’s good info and … Continue reading →

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BVA–SEX, DRUGS AND ROCK ‘N ROLL

Posted on May 25, 2012 by asknod

FROM THE BINFORD TOOLS                                                                    VARO IN DETROIT … Continue reading →

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VIETNAM: THE SECRET AGENT (MOVIE)

Posted on May 23, 2012 by asknod

Here’s the link to watch this movie free until June 15th. It won the Special Jury Prize in 1984 at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah. If you were one of us who took third place at the RVN Olympics, … Continue reading →

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AGENT ORANGE ACTION GROUP RECORDS

Posted on May 23, 2012 by asknod

I was sent these records from one of our sotto voce members who would probably prefer to keep his head down and deny he did. We owe him a great debt. I have read extensive records on Project Checo-mostly dealing with our … Continue reading →

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BVA–One Decision Per Day

Posted on May 22, 2012 by asknod

We at Asknod, (my feral cat, two dogs, pony and goat) are extremely sensitive to Veterans and their claims. We strive to give you useful information not so much on how to win but on how not to lose. Obviously, … Continue reading →

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When can I expect a decision from the VA? (Mythbusters online)

Posted on May 22, 2012 by joeaveragevet

We already know that politicians’ promises can’t be trusted, so we put this myth to the test:  Do politicians keep their promises to Veterans? On nearly every Veterans website to assist Veterans, probably the most common question is some version … Continue reading →

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