Tag Archives: Help with vA Claims

THE WRITING ON THE WALL?

Posted on February 7, 2012 by asknod

I just received this from RD who we have been “coaching” on his claim for what seems like several lifetimes with the VA. It comes as no surprise to see that VA is coming to the conclusion that no matter … Continue reading →

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VA HOMELESS FIGURES– HOW BAD IS IT?

Posted on February 7, 2012 by asknod

Loyal sends us this from the Heartland of America. VA can hide nothing from this gentleman. If there is anything amiss in VAland he seems to smell it.  Here we have the typical VA “Meet and Greet” with the press … Continue reading →

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TOO MUCH TIME ON MY HANDS

Posted on February 6, 2012 by asknod

Gentle readers, Please never engage in idle threats via the internet. Besides leaving a nasty taste in the mouth, it also leaves an indelible trail back to you. Being cultured and above this type of boorish behaviour, I merely mention … Continue reading →

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DUE PROCESS FOR VETS–WHAT IT IS AND WHAT IT ISN’T

Posted on February 5, 2012 by asknod

Ever since I published the Cushman decision, I have been inundated in “what ifs” from Veterans. As in “What if they didn’t grant the hearing I asked for-is that deprivation of due process?” etc. Allow me to take a CAVC … Continue reading →

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Fed. Cir.–CUSHMAN v. SHINSEKI–DUE PROCESS

Posted on February 3, 2012 by asknod

There has been much talk about what constitutes “due process” and a lot of it has been misleading. While perusing another Vet’s site, I noticed a long diatribe about what was reputed to not be due process and Cushman was … Continue reading →

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WGM–THE SAGA CONTINUES

Posted on February 2, 2012 by asknod

Nothing floats my boat like the realization of a long overdue rating after a series of snafus. By now, I’m sure a large number of you are aware of WGM’s unfortunate travails with the Houston RO. We are told that … Continue reading →

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CAVC– KATH v. SHINSEKI–NO RETROSPECTIVE EXAMS

Posted on January 29, 2012 by asknod

Richard P. Kath filed for hep in 1978. As with most of us, he didn’t know the program and received a denial slip. He didn’t appeal, but it appears he refiled in 1980. He got the same treatment  from what … Continue reading →

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VA –PAPERLESS CLAIMS BY 2015?

Posted on January 28, 2012 by asknod

Tom Philpott had an interesting article about our claims plight in this morning’s paper.  I attach the link but have no faith in VA to honor this commitment; http://www.military.com/Opinions/0,,Philpott_Index,00.html VA told us in 2009 that they would be cranking these … Continue reading →

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BVA– THE VETERAN IS COMPETENT TO REPORT HIS DRUG HISTORY

Posted on January 24, 2012 by asknod

FROM FORT FUMBLE  IN RENO The last laugh has to be on Mr. Cronk and Dr. Snood. This is what happens when you set your febrile mind free to extrapolate all the myriad ways you can use pot and hash. … Continue reading →

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BVA– NEW FORMAT ON CLAIMS?

Posted on January 24, 2012 by asknod

FROM THE BRANCH DAVIDIAN RO CAPITOL IN TEXAS OUR MOTTO? BURN FIRST AND ASK QUESTIONS LATER   Strolling through all the new releases of BVA decisions allows for little nuggets of info to be picked up. Here, I spotted a … Continue reading →

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