Tag Archives: Help with vA Claims

VAMC Dayton Dental Clinic

Posted on November 15, 2011 by asknod

What could be worse than a D&C? Why, a DDC. Imagine going to the VA dental clinic in Anywheresville, America and trusting these chuckleheads to observe normal sanitary protocols in this day and age. It would be not only expected, … Continue reading →

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Fed. Cir.–Hampton V. Shinseki (audio)

Posted on November 13, 2011 by asknod

Mr. Kenster the Carpenter seems to live in the Fed. Cir. now. Here we have him hard at work in Mr. Jerome Hampton’s defense. Ken should feel right at home in this case because it’s just a continuation of sorts … Continue reading →

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FED. CIR–HAMER V. SHINSEKI (he’s baaack!)

Posted on November 8, 2011 by asknod

It’s always interesting to follow the progress (or nonprogress) of a claim as it wends its way up the legal ladder. As the BVA is rather secretive and does not divulge the name, rank, airspeed and tail number of the … Continue reading →

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BVA– PCT= HCV?

Posted on November 7, 2011 by asknod

I found another one of these years ago and didn’t bookmark it. When I finally found this, I decided to print it anyway even if the case was remanded. It involves the reverse concept that PCT, as a known side-effect … Continue reading →

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38 CFR § 20.900(c)– MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE

Posted on November 5, 2011 by asknod

Members have asked me frequently what the parameters are for seeking an advancement on the docket. While this might sound like climbing Mt. Everest barefoot, it isn’t. There are four criteria for this in spite of the common misconception of two. … Continue reading →

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BVA– BENT BRAIN + ETOH = SC

Posted on November 3, 2011 by asknod

From the gambling halls of Reno, we are treated to this gem of jurisprudence. Judge George R. Senyk is another judge who is no stranger to the BVA corral so I’m sure he’s seen a lot of these. However he … Continue reading →

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A NEXUS LETTER IN A MANILA ENVELOPE

Posted on November 2, 2011 by asknod

We have a member in the Philippines- Manila-to be precise. No, he’s not a survivor of the Second World War He was a naturalized citizen who signed up and fought in the SEA conflict. After he got out, he opted … Continue reading →

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Trick or Treat From Drew Carey’s RO

Posted on October 31, 2011 by asknod

Here’s an interesting decision that will provoke much discussion for years to come.  This comes to us from Shreddergate, the Cleveland, Ohio VARO with a unique filing system for round records that don’t fit into square holes. Their motto is … Continue reading →

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Cognitive Brain Disfunction

Posted on October 30, 2011 by asknod

Members write me occasionally and during the course of their epistle, they always point out the increasing deterioration of their mental acuity. This happens to all of us as the HCV disease progresses. Others point out the Interferon therapy seems … Continue reading →

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Member’s Bucket List

Posted on October 29, 2011 by asknod

I love writing about others and their successes when going up against Goliath (VA). Every win is a “take that” moment for what they did to me for 22 long years. Actually, mine’s still in the works in D.C. as … Continue reading →

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