Tag Archives: Help with vA Claims

Mileage exception for “geographically challenged” veterans in NH, Alaska & Hawaii

When I first read about the 40-mile distance from place of residence as the standard for the Veterans Choice Act, I assumed, as did many, that meant 40-miles from a VA hospital.  Wrong! …Veterans may qualify based on their place … Continue reading

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Veterans’ Choice Card program’s new contractors

Finding official information about the implementation of the Veterans’ Choice Cards and call centers has been frustrating but I can now report that Tri-West and Health Net have been hired to administer the program.  Health Net’s press release, Tri-West’s press release, … Continue reading

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VAOIG–WE WERE UNABLE TO SUBSTANTIATE…

I always get a bang out of VA’s Office of Inspector Gadget terminology and descriptive adjectives. They are worthy of being hired as the President’s Press Secretary apologists. I refer to both parties’ press secretaries-not just the current ones we’ve … Continue reading

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CMB MISSES CONGRESSIONAL DEADLINE ON VA’S CHOICE CARDS

CMB (Call me Bob)McDonald blogged to us today to let us know VA is once again dancing on their collective neckties and doing another faceplant-this right on top of their inability to find any fault with the way VAMC Director … Continue reading

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HEPATITIS C VACCINE?

Amazing progress in eradicating this virus as well as preventing it via a vaccine.

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VA OFFICE OF DEBT MANAGEMENT BUSTS ANOTHER CHEATING VET

Boy howdy am I ever glad to see this headline. To think any of you triplegic Vets out there would stoop so low as to try collecting that extra $142 a month for shacking up with who later turns out … Continue reading

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BVA–PRESUMPTION THAT AMLEG VSO RECEIVED IT?

Once again, Johnny Vet finds himself on the wrong side of the fence. Having waited patiently for his SOC from which to file his Form 9, something has gone snafu. But wait. American Legion to the rescue, right? They also … Continue reading

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BVA–WHY WE NEED VBMS IMMEDIATELY

Here’s a classic example of why we need to implement the Veterans Benefits Management System now rather than in 2025.  Johnny Vet has been fighting since July 2008 (six years) to get his SC for hep C. VA has been … Continue reading

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HALLOWEEN FACIAL

Another huge influx of wonderful contributions to the humor page. You have no idea how much joy this can bring to depressed souls. Or depraved souls. Or Tourette’s guys like me. or…

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DOJ’S HOLDER LETS VA OFFICIALS SKATE

It seems no matter how many Veterans you kill via ignoring their medical needs or simply scheduling them further and further into the future until they die, there is no “criminal intent”. Well, boy howdy I’m sure glad to know … Continue reading

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