Tag Archives: Help with vA Claims

VSOs–Their Role In Your Claim

Posted on April 19, 2012 by asknod

Yesterday the House Veterans Affairs Committee got together for a martini and Morel mushrooms on  toastpoints après dejuner thing. Oh, and yes- they did discuss Veterans. I attach the link to the moaners and groaners. After the GSA debacle, I … Continue reading →

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VARO–It’s A Lie

Posted on April 18, 2012 by asknod

Member Mike writes me and tells of VA “misconstruing” his evidence. DEAR Mr. Nod, I just got my denail. I had hepatitis in service in Cu Chi in Nam. It’s in my medical reords. 1968. It says infectous hep. clay … Continue reading →

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MSM “DISCOVERS” VA PROBLEM

Posted on April 18, 2012 by asknod

This just in. The New York Times, in a major scoop on its competitors Sunday, unfurled a banner story about an apparent backlog of claims at the VA. It was even reported that the Oakland and Seattle Regional Offices were … Continue reading →

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VA News Release– And Now For Something Entirely Different…

Posted on April 17, 2012 by asknod

Eagle-eyed Joe (average) Vet just sent me this today. It’s priceless. Remember Chevy Chase from SNL doing the newscast with Jane Curtin?  “And now, for something entirely different- today the VA announced that they absolutely, positively, without any more ado, … Continue reading →

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Footlocker 8

Posted on April 16, 2012 by asknod

This was manufactured one year after my birth for the Korean War. There was tons of it left over, apparently. Enough for another war! The government, never one to waste anything, probably paid 6 times what it cost to make … Continue reading →

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WGM–Great Nexus letters

Posted on April 16, 2012 by asknod

Member WGM just sent me these nexus letters he used to get his 100% P&T rating from VA. They are an excellent guideline for presentation to the VA. This man has done his homework and then some. Three of a … Continue reading →

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FED CIR–CHANDLER v.SHINSEKI

Posted on April 16, 2012 by asknod

This decision has absolutely no bearing on HCV jurisprudence. I simply attach it here for the sole purpose of showing the readership what we have in store for us soon. At the top of the decision is the list of … Continue reading →

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FED CIR–TYRUES V. SHINSEKI–GOING DOWN?

Posted on April 16, 2012 by asknod

This is a wonderful thing. Larry G. Tyrues filed an Appeal with the Court back in 2009. Unfortunately he was a little bit late with the NOA. The Court, as is their wont on all matters tardy, declined to hear … Continue reading →

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BVA–NO AO IN THAILAND

Posted on April 13, 2012 by asknod

This is an unfortunate decision for the Vet. He should have done some research on his claim before filing. The fact that he had the MOPH repping him is not going to help. Hell, they should have known better. Cellulitis … Continue reading →

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BVA–VIA THE PAUL REVERE RO

Posted on April 11, 2012 by asknod

This is a great decision. It’s not a defining moment in Solomon-like  judicial arbritration but it is refreshing to see a VLJ with an open mind. So many act like sheeple and fail to do their homework on these. When handed … Continue reading →

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