Tag Archives: Help with vA Claims

BvA– Grampa Goes to D.C.

Posted on March 19, 2012 by asknod

I was looking through the library of BvA claims from 2011. I noticed this one and everything struck me as off about it. The Vet was recently rated in 2008 and is asking for a Fenderson of his original rating. … Continue reading →

Posted in BvA HCV decisions, C&P exams, Tips and Tricks | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

BvA–HCV DUE TO PTSD

Posted on March 18, 2012 by asknod

Nice clean decision without a bunch of double talk. Easy to follow with good cites and all you need for a DYI. Beat PTSD gently, then stir in HCV slowly for several years. Bake in a slow oven for 23 … Continue reading →

Posted in BvA HCV decisions, PTSD, Tips and Tricks, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

BvA– Sorry, No Exam Buddy

Posted on March 18, 2012 by asknod

Imagine having had Hep in service and still actually being jaundiced at discharge. Then compound it by filing and getting the Gettysburg address absent the part about “For he who shall have borne the battle…”. Come back thirty three years … Continue reading →

Posted in BvA HCV decisions, Nexus Information, Tips and Tricks | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

BvA–Texas Fenderson Rating Via West Virginia

Posted on March 17, 2012 by asknod

While I know this occurred after the wheels were in motion on WGM’s claim, it seems an amazing coincidence. I’m willing to bet Mr. West Virginia heard about all those hot shot Texas Veterans Commission Service Officers and moved there. … Continue reading →

Posted in BvA HCV decisions, Tips and Tricks, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Interesting Vets Site

Posted on March 16, 2012 by asknod

I ran into this site somehow. I’m like a bumbling traveler who sometimes arrives at places and am not exactly sure how I got there. Who cares? If there is something of value there, then it was a success. If … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, Complaints Department, General Messages, vA news, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment

COVA– FUGERE v. DERWINSKI–M-21 SHENANIGANS

Posted on March 16, 2012 by asknod

Oscar Fugere is not a name that rolls off the tongue gently. Regardless of that, his case represents a classic example of VA’s proclivity to take away with the left hand that which they so graciously presented to us with … Continue reading →

Posted in Important CAVC/COVA Ruling, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , | 5 Comments

MORE PTSD FROM FROM JBLM

Posted on March 15, 2012 by asknod

The never ending story of the whacky doctors “practicing” medicine instead of “performing” it at Fort Lewis Fumble, Washington continues. Our anonymous member in Michigan spotted this and knew we needed to include it in the “help wanted” section of … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, General Messages, Medical News, PTSD, vA news | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

RETURN TO SENDER–MEDRECS UNKNOWN

Posted on March 15, 2012 by asknod

Occasionally the VA has a little slip up. Member Loyal sends us this little tidbit from the Land of the Fruits, the Nuts and the Grapes: SACRAMENTO, CA – The Department of Veterans Affairs is reviewing policies and procedures after a … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, Complaints Department, General Messages, Humor, vA news | Tagged , , , , , | 7 Comments

Privacy Concerns at Asknod.

Posted on March 15, 2012 by asknod

This morning I was greeted by this post on the BVA Decisions 2011 page. I take all your comments seriously and this one troubles me.  It’s not the implied threat so much as what the respondent asks for. One Response to BVA HEP … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, BvA HCV decisions, Complaints Department, General Messages, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | 7 Comments

BVA–NEXUS?WE DON’T NEED NO STINKIN’ NEXUS!

Posted on March 14, 2012 by asknod

FROM OUR REGIONAL OFFICE OF BROTHERLY LOVE Once again, if you can believe this, the DAV takes this Vet’s claim to D.C. with no nexus. In fact, the Vet doesn’t even have a risk factors questionnaire (RFQ) submitted as required … Continue reading →

Posted in All about Veterans, BvA HCV decisions, Nexus Information, Tips and Tricks, Veterans Law | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment